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Hippopotamus

Cleveland Museum of Art

Hippopotamus by Pablo Gargallo. A bronze sculpture of a hippopotamus standing on all fours with its head raised. The sculpture is dark brown with green and red patina spots. The hippopotamus has a large body, short legs, and a short snout. The ears are small and rounded. The sculpture is cast in a realistic style, with visible texture and detail. The background is light gray with a shadow cast to the left.

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900 × 567 px
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