The Wounded Bear 1845 - 1855

"The Wounded Bear" is a terracotta sculpture by Emmanuel Frémiet, created between 1845 and 1855. The sculpture depicts a man wrestling with a bear, highlighting the raw power and struggle of the encounter. The dynamic composition, with the man's legs entangled with the bear's, creates a sense of urgency and tension. This work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to Frémiet's talent for capturing the intensity of animalistic action.