Tigresse Portant Un Paon A Ses Petits - Paris, France - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The title of this work, "Tigresse Portant Un Paon A Ses Petits" translated into Englsih means A Tigress carrying a peacock to her cubs...which pretty much explains the piece.
The work is by Auguste Nicholas Caïn (France, 1822-1894)who specialized in sculptures of animals. Read more about him at (visit link)

The placard at the site indicates that the bronze work is dated 1873-1876.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tigresse Portant Un Paon A Ses Petits Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Auguste Nicholas Caïn Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1873-1876. Materials used: bronze Location: in The Tulleries garden near the Louvre Museum.

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