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Auguste Cain

French, 1821–1894

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Paris

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Auguste Nicolas Caïn was a French sculptor in the Animaliers school, known for his portrayals of wild and domesticated animals.

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Artworks (14)

Hotchkiss hood ornaments (Rooster)

1883 · bronze

Rhinoceros Attacked by Tigers

1882 · bronze

Lion and Lioness Fighting over a Boar

1882 · bronze

Fanfareau et Brillador, deux chiens de Chantilly

2: 82.6 × 31.5 cm (32 1/2 × 12 3/8 in.); 1: 82.3 × 29.6 cm (32 3/8 × 11 5/8 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Pair of Candelabra

1875 · Bronze

2: 82.6 × 31.5 cm (32 1/2 × 12 3/8 in.); 1: 82.3 × 29.6 cm (32 3/8 × 11 5/8 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Tiger Bringing a Peacock to Her Litter

1873 · bronze

Le Lion de Nubie et sa proie

1870 · bronze

Tiger Pinning down a Crocodile

1869 · bronze

Eagle preparing to defend its prey

1853 · bronze

French Cock Crowing

bronze

Cubs and Peacock, Statue of Tigress, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

Lion & Lioness in the City Garden, Odesa

copper

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Hotchkiss hood ornaments (Rooster)
1883 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Rhinoceros Attacked by Tigers
1882 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Lion and Lioness Fighting over a Boar
1882 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Dogs
1880 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Fanfareau et Brillador, deux chiens de Chantilly
1880 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Tiger Bringing a Peacock to Her Litter
1873 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Le Lion de Nubie et sa proie
1870 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Tiger Pinning down a Crocodile
1869 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Eagle preparing to defend its prey
1853 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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French Cock Crowing
— · Wikidata · 4 prov
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