Alexander Phimister Proctor (American, 1862–1950). <em>Lion</em>, 1912. Marble, 27 1/2 x 54 1/2 x 26 in., 2848 lb. (69.9 x 138.4 x 66 cm, 1291.84kg). Brooklyn Museum, General John B. Woodward Statue Fund, 10.119. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 10.119.jpg)

Lion

Artist:Alexander Phimister Proctor

Medium: Marble

Dates:1912

Dimensions: 27 1/2 x 54 1/2 x 26 in., 2848 lb. (69.9 x 138.4 x 66 cm, 1291.84kg)

Collections:

Accession Number: 10.119

Image: 10.119.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Naturalistic figure of a sleeping male lion viewed from side; lion rests his head on his front paws; tail curls around bottom and crosses over proper right rear leg; figure carved from rectangular block with back and base left roughly hewn. Condition: Good, some scratches and damage on back.

Brooklyn Museum