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Lion of the Column of July

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a lion in profile, striding in a regal manner. The material used is dark, possibly bronze. The lion's mane is intricately detailed against the smoother body texture. In the background are five stars in relief. The artist's name, "BARYE," is inscribed at the bottom right. The sculpture is presented in a rectangular plaque format.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1836, cast by 1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
13845 × 8158 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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