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Lion Crushing a Serpent
Lion Crushing a Serpent

Lion Crushing a Serpent

Artist/Maker (France, 1795 - 1875)
Datemodeled 1832; cast c. 1899
MediumBronze
Dimensions15 1/4 × 19 1/2 × 10 5/8 in. (38.7 × 49.5 × 27 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineJKM Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Terms
    Object numberW1998.027
    DescriptionOriginally modelled in 1833. A lion with his front paw on a snake. Likely a post-humous cast, done c. 1899, F. Barbedienne Fondeur. No edition number discovered in file - likely less than 20 pieces made.
    Status
    On view
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