Barye, ANTOINE LOUIS, a French sculptor, distinguished mainly for his bronze statues of animals and animal-groups, was born at Paris, 24th September 1795, and was at first an engraver and metal-worker. His famous bronze of a lion struggling with a snake secured for him the cross of the Legion of Honour. He died 27th June 1875.
Barye, ANTOINE LOUIS
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