The sculpture features a coiled serpent wrapped around an alligator. It has a dark bronze or brown color and appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze. It is intricately detailed, with precise renderings of the snake's curves and the bumpy texture of the alligator's skin. The scene depicts a dynamic struggle between the animals. The sculpture is placed on a base resembling rocky terrain. The subjects' size and detail create a lifelike impression, while the material and finish give an aged, artistic quality to the piece.
Artwork Details
- Date
- model 1841, cast by 1873
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 11055 × 8844 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original