Modern · National Gallery of Art · 136033

Algerian Dromedary

Antoine-Louis Barye, model date unknown, cast after 1862

The sculpture depicts a camel. It is crafted from dark bronze, with a shiny finish. The camel is standing on a polished base, which rests on a larger dark marble plinth. The sculpture aims to capture the physical characteristics and posture of a camel.

National Gallery of Art · National Gallery of Art, Washington · Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon · CC0 · Public domain

Artist: Antoine-Louis Barye
Date: model date unknown, cast after 1862
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: height: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Era: Modern

Why it matters

Algerian Dromedary, dated model date unknown, cast after 1862, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in bronze. The museum attributes the work to Antoine-Louis Barye. The recorded dimensions are height: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

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