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Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne

Elk Suprised by a Lynx

original model 1841; this cast 1876-1889

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Elk Suprised by a Lynx

original model 1841; this cast 1876-1889

Physical Qualities Bronze, green-brown-gold patina, 9-3/16 H x 15-1/4 L x 6-5/8 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 1996.46.8
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchse, 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 Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, May 1-3, 1984.

Inscribed: Top of base: front/right, stamped 'BARYE'. Side of base: front/right, stamped/embossed gold 'FB'; back/left, stamped 'F. BARDEDIENNE.FONDEUR.' Two stickers: L.64.15.9; BMA cat. #364.

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