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Rearing Horse

Italian 18th or 19th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in a dynamic stance, facing the left with both front legs raised. It is made of dark metal with a smooth surface and some textured areas. The horse is sculpted realistically, with defined anatomical features including a short mane, a tail, and a partially open mouth.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th or 19th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
12624 × 9017 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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