Physical Qualities
Bronze, brown/orange and green patina, 8 3/4 H x 15 5/8 L x 3 1/2 D in.; with base, 12 15/16 H x 15 15/16 L x 5 1/4 D 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
1996.46.6
Lion standing with proper right fore and hind legs moving forward. The lion's mouth is open, and its tail is curled downward with the bushy tip almost touching the proper left hind leg. Physical details and texture are clearly articulated. Base: rectangular flat ground with rim mounted on an additional high bronze base etched with a swag design that is open at front end (BMA 2004.5, Tigre qui march that has same base, but different patina).
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 Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection", October 12-November 21, 1965, no. 384.
The J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, November 12-December 27, 1970.
The J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, November 12-December 27, 1970.
Inscribed: Top of base: front left, stamped 'BARYE'. Bottom (inside): two stickers L.64.15.7; BMA cat. #384. White paint lettering 'LUCAS'.
