Python and a Gnu c. 1934 - 1935

"Python and a Gnu" is a bronze sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye, a French sculptor known for his depictions of animals. The piece, created between 1934 and 1935, portrays a dramatic struggle between a python and a gnu, highlighting Barye's fascination with the natural world and its inherent power dynamics. The sculpture's realistic detail and dynamic composition, capturing the tension of the fight, exemplifies the artistic movement of Romanticism. Currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, this 26.8 x 40.1 x 19.7 cm sculpture is a testament to Barye's artistic mastery of animal sculpture.