Antoine-Louis Barye
Lézard
1815-1874
Physical Qualities
Bronze, brown patina, 1-3/4 H x 5-3/4 L x 3-1/2 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
1996.46.72
Lizard with tail curled almost in a complete circle (toward proper left) and head turned to proper left. The curve of the body is pronounced and the scales are rendered in great detail. Tail is slightly different to that in Poletti & Richarme (2000) photograph. Base: no ground or base.
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.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Barye: Contrasting Viewpoints", August 12-September 28, 1975.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Barye: Contrasting Viewpoints", August 12-September 28, 1975.
Inscribed: Bottom belly of lizard: BARYE.
