Tigre Terrassant un Ours - Versailles, France
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This sculpture is part of a fountain at the Palace of Versailles.
Waymark Code: WMCZMN
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Views: 16
Located on the front left corner of a fountain, this sculpture is entilted "Tigre Terrassant un Ours" or "Tiger Slaying a Bear".
The bronze work is dated 1685-1687. It depicts a bear brought down by a tiger and the bear would appear to still be alive as the tiger stands over it. The tiger'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: Tigre Terrassant un Ours
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: 1687
Materials used: bronze
Location: on a fountain at the Palace of Versailles
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