Mountain Lion Mauling a Deer
The Frick Pittsburgh
Well-known for renderings of wild beasts engaged in conquest of their prey, Barye ranks as the preeminent artist among the 19th-century small bronze sculptors referred to as “animaliers.” The emotional and violent subject and dynamic composition, are typical of the Romantic era. Barye was known to visit Parisian zoos to draw animals from life. In 1859, Barye moved to Barbizon, a village located on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, where he joined other artists of the Barbizon school, including Jean-François Millet and Théodore Rousseau.
Antoine-Louis Barye (1796 – 1875)
Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875): Pioneer of animal sculpture ('animalier'). Explore his dynamic bronze works, capturing the power & beauty of wildlife with Romantic intensity.
The Frick Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, United States of America)
Experience the grandeur of The Frick Pittsburgh through its iconic collection of masterpieces like Millet’s The Gleaner within the opulent Gilded Age mansion Clayton and discover a legacy of art and industry worth exploring.
About this artwork
- Title: Mountain Lion Mauling a Deer
- Artist: Antoine-Louis Barye
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Frick Pittsburgh
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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