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Card Receiver with Fawn's Feet and Grapes

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bronze tazza with an embossed pattern on the shallow, ornamental dish mounted on a pedestal. The bowl has a wide, flat rim, and the bronze material has an aged patina. The foot of the tazza is intricately decorated, resembling lion's paws. The piece balances robust solidity with delicate design, reflecting a period style of elegance and utility.

Artwork Details

Date
model n.d., cast c. 1845/1874
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9910 × 7928 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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