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Rearing Bull with Tiger

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a muscular bull in a dynamic pose, with legs raised mid-motion. It is crafted from dark-toned bronze material with a glossy surface. The bull is positioned atop a textured base resembling natural ground. The sculpture is presented on a flat base.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1841/1844, cast by 1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
11698 × 8723 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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