Orang-Outan sur un gnou (19th century)

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"Orang-Outan sur un gnou" by Antoine-Louis Barye is a captivating 19th-century sketch that captures an intense and dynamic encounter between an orangutan and a wildebeest. In the artwork, the orangutan is seen sitting atop the wildebeest, grappling its horns, suggesting either play or confrontation. The attention to detail in the animals' musculature and the ferocity of the wildebeest's expression are exquisitely rendered, reflecting Barye’s mastery in animal sculpture and his deep understanding of animal behaviors and anatomy.This drawing, done in brown ink, embodies Barye's fascination with the wild and natural drama, a theme prevalent in many of his works. The composition is alive with movement, emphasizing the raw energy between conflicting forces. Despite its simplicity in color, the sketch is compelling, driving viewers into a narrative that is both primal and stirring."Orang-Outan sur un gnou" not only highlights Barye's skill as a draftsman but also his imaginative capacity to depict interactions within the animal kingdom that resonate with vigor and life.

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Antoine-Louis Barye (24 September 1795 – 25 June 1875) was a Romantic French sculptor most famous for his work as an animalier, a sculptor of animals. His son and student was the known sculptor Alfred Barye.