Physical Qualities
Bronze, gold-brown patina, 3-3/16 H x 6-1/4 W x 2 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
1996.46.67
Owl with wings extended holding a dead rat in its talons. Base: round natural mound.
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.
Inscribed: Signed on base: 'F. BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR'. Bottom of base in black ink: 'BARYE'. Detached label (in envelope): L.66.7.53.
