Tiger Bringing a Peacock to Her Litter

A tigress brings a peacock to her cubs in this bronze sculpture standing 1.9 meters tall and 2.54 meters wide. The composition captures an intimate moment of maternal care within a wild animal scene.

Auguste Cain created this work in 1873 during his career as an animalier sculptor focused on realistic animal forms. The piece was displayed at the Paris Salon before being installed in the Grand Carre of Tuileries Garden in 1884.

The work shows Auguste Cain's interest in studying real animals, a practice he developed at the Jardin des Plantes. The sculpture reflects a 19th-century artistic movement focused on precise observation and realistic depiction of wildlife.

The sculpture sits in the open Tuileries Garden where visitors can view it freely at any time. The garden has flat pathways and is easily accessible for people with mobility limitations.

The renowned founder Ferdinand Barbedienne played a key role in casting this piece. Two additional versions of the sculpture were created and placed in American locations, reflecting the artist's international reputation.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1873

Creator: Auguste Cain, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Height: 1.9 m

Width: 2.54 m

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.86197,2.33000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:28