Limier Abattant un Cerf - Versailles, France - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Located on the front right corner of a fountain, this sculpture is entilted "Limier Abattant un Cerf" or "A Bloodhound Captures a Stag".
The bronze work is dated 1685-1687. It depicts a bllodhound standing atop a stag who would appear to still be alive. The stag's mouth serves as one of the founts.
The artists are Jacques Houzedu (1624-1691) and Balthasar Keller (1638-1702).

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Limier Abattant un Cerf Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jacques Houzedu and Balthasar Keller Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1685-1687 Materials used: bronze Location: part of a fountain at the Palace of Versailles.

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