Antoine-Louis Barye
Eagle, Wings Extended, Beak Open
1856-1908
Physical Qualities
Bronze, red-brown patina, 9-13/16 H x 13-1/4 L (wing tip to wing tip) x 9-5/8 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
1996.46.88
Eagle, wings outspread, head turned slightly to proper right, beak open, perched on a rocky mound. Base: irregular round rocky mound; 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
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Barye: Contrasting Viewpoints", August 12-September 28, 1975.
The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, May 1-3, 1984.
The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, May 1-3, 1984.
Inscribed: Bottom of base: two labels: 439 (on tape); L.66.7.74. Signed on base: A.L. BARYE.
