Antoine-Louis Barye
Panthère surprenant un zibeth
1856-1908
Physical Qualities
Bronze, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (10.8 x 7 x 22.2 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
1996.46.7
Panther crouching in front of a civet cat, and looking directly at it. The panther's proper left fore and hind legs are forward and its tail is curled up at tip; the rippled skin on its back is rendered in detail. The civet cat is lying flat on ground with raised head turned to its proper left (looking at the panther). Barye has captured the tense moment just before the panther pounces on its prey. Base: natural rocky ground; 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
Inscribed: Side of base: front right, stamped 'BARYE'. Four stickers: L.64.15.8; BMA cat. #393; L.66.7.92; 518.
