

Hippopotamus
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.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 567 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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