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Ocelot Carrying off a Heron

original model 1839; this cast 1838-1875

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Ocelot Carrying off a Heron

original model 1839; this cast 1838-1875

Physical Qualities Bronze, red-brown patina, Overall: 6 3/4 × 6 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (17.1 × 16.5 × 31.8 cm.)
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 1996.46.13
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
The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, September 26-October 9, 1980.

Inscribed: Top of base: back/proper left, stamped 'BARYE' (underlined). Two stickers: L.64.15.14; BMA cat. #388.

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