Bear Devouring an Ox
19th century
Antoine-Louis Barye was the undisputed king of animal art in 19th-century France, and this sketch reveals the raw energy behind his fame. Depicting a bear mauling a bull, the drawing captures the brutal drama of nature that Romantic artists adored. You can see the loose, quick lines where he was figuring out the muscles and movement, likely as a study before carving the scene into bronze. It's a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at a sculptor's brain at work, showing how a masterpiece starts with a simple sketch.
- Technique
- graphite on paper
- Material
- paper
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