Seated Lion

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to Mrs. Mellon; life interest released 2006.

Seated Lion

Barye, Antoine-Louis

model c. 1846, cast after 1870

Accession Number

2006.128.2

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

height: 17.78 cm, 5 lb. (7 in., 2.268 kg)

Classification

Sculpture

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon