ca. 1842
French
Bronze (atelier)
Place Made,France
Overall: 6 15/16 × 11 7/8 × 4 1/8 in. (17.62 × 30.16 × 10.48 cm)
2012.441
Not on view
This sculpture is part of series of studies made in conjunction with Barye’s Theseus Combatting the Minotaur, also in this installation. The rich patina, which combines shades of red, green, and brown, is called feuille d’automne or autumn leaves.
signed BARYE on base
Gift of Mrs. Nelson L. St. Clair Jr.
2021: Romantic Bronzes
The Mrs. Nelson L. St. Clair, Jr. Donation of Sculptures by Antoine-Louis Barye, VMFA , April 24, 2021 -
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