Saint George & the Dragon, Carved Out of Section of Plank - Painted

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a person on horseback facing off against a dragon-like creature. The figure is on a horse painted in blue with red accents on its mane and reins. The person wears a green outfit and a cap while holding a red spear or lance towards the dragon. The dragon, colored brown, has an open mouth positioned in front of the horse. The materials appear to be wood with painted details, and the sculpture is elevated on a platform.