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Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne

Aigle avec chamois

1823

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Aigle avec chamois

1823

Physical Qualities Bronze, 5 H x 7-1/2 W in.
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.46.112
Bas-relief plaque depicting an eagle with wings outspread standing on a rocky ground. The eagle's proper right talon is resting on a dead chamois (small goat-like antelope). Border: no border.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; from Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, by gift 1910; from Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George Aloysius Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Back of plaque, sticker: 1996.046.112

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