Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne
Jaguar Devouring a Crocodile
original model n.d.; this cast before 1888
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- Artist: Antoine-Louis Barye
- Foundry: Barbedienne
Jaguar Devouring a Crocodile
original model n.d.; this cast before 1888
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
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
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection", October 12-November 21, 1965, no. 372.
The North Carolina Museum of Art, Mary Duke Biddle Gallery for the Blind, Raleigh, NC, "Antoine Louis Barye Exhibition", September 1-November 6, 1972.
The North Carolina Museum of Art, Mary Duke Biddle Gallery for the Blind, Raleigh, NC, "Antoine Louis Barye Exhibition", September 1-November 6, 1972.
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'.
