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Antoine-Louis Barye and Brame

Tiger Devouring a Gavial (second reduction)

original model 1836; this cast possibly 1895

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Tiger Devouring a Gavial (second reduction)

original model 1836; this cast possibly 1895

Physical Qualities Bronze, dark brown patina, 4 1/8 x 10 13/16 x 4 3/16 in. (10.5 x 27.5 x 10.6 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 1996.46.87
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 Baltimore Art Museum, "Barye: Contrasting Viewpoints", August 12-September 28, 1975.

Inscribed: Bottom of base: white paint, w/109; two labels, 432 and L.66.7.73. Stamped on base: BARYE 19. Signed on base: illegible BAR 838?

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