Animalier

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Scope note
Refers to the style associated with a group of mid-nineteenth century French sculptors who produced small scale representations of domestic and wild animals. Drawing on a fascination with zoology and observations made at the Paris Jardin des Plantes, their work is know for its realism and the depiction of cruelty and power in the natural world.
Animalier
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026