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Pa. German Stove Plate

Moses

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a person playing a trumpet on horseback. The figure wears historical attire with a helmet. The horse is in a dynamic pose with one front leg raised. Above them, there is a sculpted shape resembling a bird in flight. The sculpture is made of stone and has a textured surface with gray coloration. It is embedded in a rectangular panel, showing depth and carved details of the rider, horse, and bird.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
black and white photograph
Dimensions
3364 × 4536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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