One of three identical statues from 1867, the other two are located in Central Park, New York City and Les Jardins Tuileries, Paris.

Created by Auguste-Nicolas Cain, this statue depicts a Tigress returning to her cubs with a kill. It stands atop a granite pedestal designed by John Mossman and was unveiled in the park in 1867. The tigress stands proudly over atop the pedestal as if announcing her place at the apex of the food chain. In that way, it's a little odd because the focus is the majesty of her stance rather than the return of a kill for her cubs. A great statue nevertheless.

This early 20th century Park is a gem nestling in the city with a world class museum and gallery as just the start. The monuments speak to the scholars, industrialists, engineers and warriors for which Glasgow is world renowned and there is a pleasant Riverside pathway which will take all the way to the city's Botanic Gardens. All in all, its a great place to spend a day come rain or shine.

Description Auguste-Nicolas Cain's "Bengal Tigress" (also known as "Tigress and Cubs," "Tigress and Peacock", "Lioness" and the "Kennedy Monument"), A Cain, sculptor, 1866; to a design by R Bonheur. Cast in Paris by F Barbedienne. Lifesize bronze group of tigress, cubs and peacock. Resited in early 20th century and now with low concrete base. White marble base (dated 1867) supporting polished pink granite pedestal by Mossman. Inscription on W side recording the statue's donor, John S Kennedy. Statement of Special Interest Inscription records presentation of statue by John S Kennedy, "to his native city". Copy in Central Park, New York.

Rating a statue? Well sculpted and well situated in the park.

Quite pretty

Great place for a walk or on the bike

On a sunny day, Kelvingrove park is lovely, with lots of benches around the area of this statue.

Nice place to visit.

The statue depicts a tigress returning to her cubs with a fresh kill and was a gift from a son of Glasgow John Kennedy who had emigrated to the States and made his fortune , there is a copy in central Park zoo and the original is in Paris Les Jardins Tullieres

Interesting sculpture.

Lovely