Physical Qualities
Bronze, Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (7.3 x 8.9 x 23.5 cm.)
Credit Line
The 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 Number
1996.46.11
Jaguar crouching on ground knawing on an agouti (large South American rodent). Jaguar is turned slightly to proper right with tail curved in same direction. The agouti's head is on the proper left. Base: plain rectangular ground with rim.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchse, 1996; from Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, by gift, 1910; from Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest, 1909; from George Aloysius Lucas, Paris
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection", October 12-November 21, 1965, no. 373.
Inscribed: Top of base: front/center, stamped 'BARYE'. Two stickers: L.64.15.12; BMA cat. #373. Black ink: 'JAGUAR/ DEVORANT/ AGOUTI'; 'MODERNE' (front and underlined); 'MODERNE' (back). White paint: 'LUCAS' (center). Number engraved in center: 'C44F43'; '8'.
