The African Elephant
PortfolioFrom the series "Characteristic Sketches of Animals, principally in the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park"
Date1829
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet (trimmed within platemark): 198 × 160 mm. (7 13/16 × 6 5/16 in.)
Credit LineThe George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object number1996.48.10465
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
c. 1815, printed 1823
Antoine-Louis Barye
Original model before 1843, first edition c. 1845; this cast n.d.