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Python Crushing a Gazelle

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a goat entangled with a snake. The goat is portrayed lying down, its body twisted and contorted as the snake coils around it. The sculpture is crafted in a dark, metallic material, likely bronze, with a deep, earthy green tone and patches of patina. The texture of the sculpture is detailed, highlighting the fur of the goat and the scales of the snake. The size of the sculpture suggests it is a tabletop piece.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1841, cast by 1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
15052 × 8655 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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