Antoine-Louis Barye
Faon de cerf couché
1839-1908
Physical Qualities
Bronze, red-brown-green patina, 1-3/4 H x 6-1/8 W x 2-3/8 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
1996.46.107
Red deer fawn lying down with all four legs tucked under body; head resting on ground, and large ears laid back. Base: natural rectangular flat ground with 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: Signed on base: BARYE. Stamped on base: BARYE42. Bottom of base, two labels: 519; L.66.7.94. Bottom of base, yellow paint: Lucas (underlined).
