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Recumbent horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Recumbent horse by Isamu Noguchi. A white sculpture of a horse lying down on a gray background. The horse is lying on its side with its head up and its legs tucked underneath its body. The horse's body is smooth and shiny. The horse's head is turned to the right with its mouth slightly open. The horse has a long tail that curves around its hindquarters. The horse's front legs are bent at the elbow and tucked under its body. The horse's back legs are straight and visible. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 447 px
Museum record:
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