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The Amorous Lion

Félix Bracquemond and Gustave Moreau

The Amorous Lion

1885

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The Amorous Lion

1885

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

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

Artist

Félix Bracquemond

1832–1913

French, 1833-1914
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Artist

Gustave Moreau

1825–1897

French, 1826 - 1898
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