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Antoine-Louis Barye and Brame

Crocodile Devouring an Antelope

Original model n.d., first edition after 1845; this cast n.d.

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Crocodile Devouring an Antelope

Original model n.d., first edition after 1845; this cast n.d.

Physical Qualities Bronze, black patina, Overall: 8 × 16 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (20.3 × 41.9 × 24.1 cm.)
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 1996.46.47
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
The J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, November 12-December 27, 1970.

The North Carolina Museum of Art, Mary Duke Biddle Gallery for the Blind, Raleigh, NC, "Antoine Louis Barye Exhibition", September 1-November 6, 1972.

The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Barye: Contrasting Viewpoints", August 12-September 28,1975.

The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection: Maryland's Treasure", circulated to Government House, Annapolis, January 6-April 21, 1997.

Inscribed: Signed on base: 'BARYE'. Two labels: L.64.15.55; BMA cat. #354. White lettering: '199.46.47'

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