Antoine-Louis Barye
Gazelle Attacked by a Python
1815-1874
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Antoine-Louis Barye
Gazelle Attacked by a Python
1815-1874
Physical Qualities
Oil on wood panel, 9-5/16 x 13-1/4 in. (23.7 x 33.7 cm.); Frame: 15-3/16 x 18-7/8 x 1-5/8 in. (38.6 x 48 x 4.1 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
1996.45.18
Alternate title in past, 'Gazelle Attacked by a Python'. Present title confirmed per SJ 5/21/97
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Antoine-Louis Barye, Romantic Sculptor
A View Toward Paris: The Lucas Collection of 19th-Century French Art
Inscribed: FACE: LR, 'BARYE'. VERSO, PAINTING; UR, (sealing wax), 'VENTE/BARYE'; UC, (printed), 'BARYE (A.L.) dec'd...Paris/Born in Paris/Pupil of Bozio and Gros./Medals, 1831/Legion of Honor, 1833/ Officer Legion of Honor, 1855/Member of the Institute of France, 1868/Born 1795. Died, 1875.' VERSO, FRAME: 'BMA cat./1965/#19'
