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Boy and Panther Cub

1915
(American, 1887–1966)
America
bronze
Overall: 171.5 cm (67 1/2 in.)
Weight: approx. 2000 lbs.
Bequest of John L. Severance 1942.797
Location: WT West Terrace
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The tender relationship between the boy and panther cub depicted here suggests harmony between humankind and nature.

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American artist Malvina Hoffman created this garden sculpture featuring a male youth holding a small panther cub with his left arm while dangling a bunch of grapes over its open mouth. This particular bronze cast was commissioned by prominent Cleveland industrialist John L. Severance and was given to the museum after his death.

Boy and Panther Cub

1915

Malvina Hoffman

(American, 1887–1966)
America

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