Tiger Pinning down a Crocodile, Bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
The Tiger Pinning down a Crocodile measures 1.8 meters in height and 2.36 meters in width, depicting a fierce battle between two animals.
French sculptor Auguste Cain completed this bronze masterwork in 1869, later exhibiting it at the prestigious Salon exhibition of 1870 in Paris.
The sculpture stands among numerous artworks in the Tuileries Garden, reflecting the 19th-century French interest in depicting natural conflict through public art.
Visitors can find this bronze statue along the walking paths of the Tuileries Garden, with wheelchair accessibility ensuring everyone can view it.
The statue captures a specific moment of confrontation between two predators, demonstrating the technical precision required to balance such dynamic forms in bronze.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1860s
Creator: Auguste Cain
Height: 1.8 m
Width: 2.36 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.86304,2.33080
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22
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