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A Group of Birds: Kite Carrying off a Heron

Original model c. 1876

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Brame

A Group of Birds: Kite Carrying off a Heron

Original model c. 1876

Physical Qualities Bronze, brown patina, 11 H x 9-1/2 L x 5-15/16 D in.
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. Norman Baetjer, Jr.
Object Number 1974.24.7
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1974; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norman Baetjer, Jr., Baltimore, by bequest; either in 1969, from Harry Norman Baetjer, Baltimore or in 1945, from his uncle, Edwin G. Baetjer, Baltimore; Edwin G. Baetjer, Baltimore, by bequest 1923; Charles Koppleman, Baltimore
"LES ANIMALIERS: Antoine Barye and His Followers", January 17-February 23, 1975, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, N.Y.

Inscribed: Signed on base: BARYE. Bottom of base, red ink: L.12.10.13; 74.24.7.

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