Sculpture

Arab Killing a Lion

Type: Sculpture(Opens in new tab)
Date: n.d.
Accession number: 11.13
Maker: Antoine-Louis Barye(Opens in new tab) (French, 1796–1875)
Dimensions: 14 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 18 in. (36.8 × 31.8 × 45.7 cm.)
Medium: bronze
Description: Arab killing a lion. Antique green patina. Spirited group. A mounted Algerian Arab spearing a lion while his horse rears with fright. The calm face of the rider contrasts with the open-mouthed excitement of his mount and the helpless fury of the lion.
Credit: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Department: European Art
Find out more: View in the Art Museum catalog(Opens in new tab)

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