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Miniature Italian-Style Armor for Man and Horse

Granger LeBlanc

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal statue of a man on a horse. The man and horse are both wearing armor. The armor on the man covers his entire body and has etched geometric patterns and lines. The horse's armor covers its head, neck, body, and upper legs. The horse's head is facing left, and the horse's front right leg is raised. The statue sits atop a dark-colored wooden base with two levels. The base and statue are set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Steel
Culture
French
Dimensions
488 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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