Lion and Lioness Fighting over a Boar

Lion and Lioness Fighting over a Boar is a bronze group in the Tuileries Garden that portrays two big cats engaged in fierce combat over prey on the ground. The sculptural composition captures movement through tensed bodies and intense positioning between the three animals.

French sculptor Auguste Cain created this bronze work between 1875 and 1882 during a period when animal combat was a popular subject in French art. The Barbedienne foundry cast the sculpture using traditional methods for fine art bronzes.

The sculpture exemplifies the French tradition of placing monumental animal artworks in public gardens to educate visitors about natural behaviors.

The sculpture stands near the Terrasse des Feuillants steps, where it can be viewed from multiple angles along the garden paths. The open layout of the Tuileries makes it relatively easy to locate and approach this bronze group.

The sculpture came from the Barbedienne foundry, one of the most respected bronze casting workshops in 19th-century Paris. This workshop was known for producing fine quality castings based on original artist designs.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1882

Creator: Auguste Cain

Height: 1.6 m

Width: 3.3 m

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.86510,2.32730

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:29