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Antoine-Louis Barye and A. Delafontaine

Dromedary Mounted by an Arab

Original model c. 1874; this cast possibly 1884-1905

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Dromedary Mounted by an Arab

Original model c. 1874; this cast possibly 1884-1905

Physical Qualities Silver-plated bronze, silver patina, 10-13/16 H x 7-9/16 W x 2-7/8 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 1996.46.83
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.

Eugene Leake, The Maryland Institute, Baltimore, January 12-13, 1971.

Inscribed: Signed on base: BARYE. Bottom of base: cast through letters AD two times and cold stamped letter G; black ink, (BRONZE/ARGENTE); black ink, MODERNE; black ink on paper, illegible (Dromidaire monté/ par un Arabe/ Barye Angenté:/ Moderne); one label, 502.

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