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Antoine-Louis Barye

Hunting Dogs with Pheasant

1856

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Antoine-Louis Barye

Hunting Dogs with Pheasant

1856

Physical Qualities Bronze, 4-3/4 H x 9-3/4 L x 3-3/4 D in.
Credit Line Bequest of Lucy Ridgely Seymer
Object Number 1972.92
A hound (braque) and a spaniel (épagneul) pointing to two pheasants. The hound is on the proper left, and slightly ahead of the spaniel that is on the proper right. Behind and between the two dogs is a large hollow stump. The pheasants are looking away from the dogs on the edge of the ground/base. Modeling and chasing are sharp and detailed. Base: oval ground with rim.
Bequest of Lucy Rigely Seymer

Inscribed: Signature: BARYE

Artist

Antoine-Louis Barye

1795–1874

French, 1796-1875
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