Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne
Jaguar Devouring a Crocodile
1875-1887
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Physical Qualities
Bronze, 3-1/4 H x 3-3/4 W x 9-5/8 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
1996.46.3
Jaguar lying on the ground biting a crocodile on the throat. The jaguar's proper right foreleg and paw with claws extended are resting on the crocodile's back near its tail; the jaguar's tail is raised and curved down. The crocodile is coiled with neck thrown back, throat exposed, and mouth wide open. Crocodile's skin has realistic detail and texture. Base: oval ground; very shallow; no rim.
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, by purchase, possibly 1888; Hottinguer, Paris
Stuart Pivar, "Barye Bronzes," London: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., 1974, A85, p.155, 8 x 32 cm. Photo in book: courtesy of Walters Art Gallery.
Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, "Barye Catalogue Raisonné des Sculptures," Paris: Gallimard, 2000, pl. 213, p. 238.
Lillian M. Burgunder, "Antoine-Louis Barye Sculptures and Decorative Objects in the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art," September 2006, p. 55.
Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, "Barye Catalogue Raisonné des Sculptures," Paris: Gallimard, 2000, pl. 213, p. 238.
Lillian M. Burgunder, "Antoine-Louis Barye Sculptures and Decorative Objects in the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art," September 2006, p. 55.
Inscribed: Top of base: rear center, stamped 'BARYE'. Side of base: front center, stamped 'F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur.' Bottom (inside): two stickers: L.64.15.4, BMA cat. #372; black paint lettering: 'MODERN'; black paint french title: 'JAGUAR/ DEVORANT/ UN/ CROCODILE'.
