Jul 25, 2013
Jul 25, 2013
Jul 25, 2013

Boy and Panther Cub

Boy and Panther Cub

1915

sculptor

Malvina Hoffman

(American, 1887–1966)

Bronze

Overall: 171.5 cm (67 1/2 in.)

Weight: approx. 2000 lbs.

Bequest of John L. Severance 1942.797

Location

Did you know?

The tender relationship between the boy and panther cub depicted here suggests harmony between humankind and nature.

Description

Female 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.

See also
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Bronze

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