Félix Bracquemond and Gustave Moreau
The Amorous Lion
1885
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 391 x 308 mm. (15 3/8 x 12 1/8 in.)
Plate: 340 x 260 mm. (13 3/8 x 10 1/4 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
1996.48.12952
Later state published in the series "Fables de La Fontaine"
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed in ink: lower right "Bracquenmond" Inscribed in plate: lower center "-Gustave Moureau-"; lower right "In progress for the proprietors / MMss Boussod et Valadon / Paris" Inscribed in pencil: lower right, in Lucas' hand "5e Etat" Inscribed in ink: bottom right "Avery [?]"
Markings: None
