Limier Abattant un Cerf - Versailles, France
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N 48° 48.282 E 002° 07.096
31U E 435256 N 5406120
This sculpture is part of a fountain at the Palace of Versailles.
Waymark Code: WMCZEP
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Views: 20
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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