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Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne

Sleeping Jaguar

original model 1837; this cast possibly 1888 or 1891

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Sleeping Jaguar

original model 1837; this cast possibly 1888 or 1891

Physical Qualities Bronze, 3-3/8 H x 6-9/16 W x 12-5/16 D in.
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with Funds from the State of Maryland, the Bequest of Laurence Bendann, and Contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations throughout the Baltimore community.
Object Number 1996.46.1
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 commission; 1888, from Sichel, Paris, or 1891, from unspecified source
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection", October 12-November 21, 1965, no. 374.

The J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, November 12-December 27, 1970.

Eugene Leake, The Maryland Institute, Baltimore, January 12-13, 1971.

Inscribed: Top of base: RR, stamped, 'BARYE'. Two stickers: L.64.15.2; BMA cat. #370.

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