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Antoine-Louis Barye and La Fontaine

Braque (première version)

1839-1904

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Braque (première version)

1839-1904

Physical Qualities Bronze, silver patina on pointer; gold patina on base, 3-1/2 H x 6-5/8 L x 2-5/8 D 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 1996.46.109
Dog leaning forward (pointing) with proper right foreleg raised, proper left foreleg stretched forward; hind legs slightly bent, and tail stretched straight at a slight downward angle. The curve of his lower back is somewhat exaggerated. Base: oval ground with incised lines; no rim.
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: Bottom of base: 2 labels: 513; L.66.7.90. Signed on base: BARYE.

Artist

Antoine-Louis Barye

1795–1874

French, 1796-1875
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Foundry

La Fontaine

2000–2000

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