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Wolf

Benoît Massou French

1672–74

Not on view

This figure from Aesop’s "The Wolf and the Crane" fable is one of the surviving fountain sculptures from the Labyrinth. (Owing to the high maintenance costs, the Labyrinth suffered neglect over time and was demolished in 1775.) The anonymous author of a travel book of 1771 noted that he had "the pleasure of observing a child of four years old explain the figures which were perfectly adapted to his age and understanding."

Wolf, Benoît Massou (French, Richelieu, Indre-et-Loire 1627–1684 Paris), Painted lead, French — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Wolf

Artist: Benoît Massou (French, Richelieu, Indre-et-Loire 1627–1684 Paris)

Date: 1672–74

Culture: French

Medium: Painted lead

Dimensions: 35 1/16 × 13 3/4 × 24 in., 330.7 lb. (89 × 35 × 61 cm, 150 kg)

Classification: Sculpture

Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7181)

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