Weather Vane - Horse and Rider

Victor F. Muollo

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-gallop with a jockey sitting atop it, holding the reins. The horse is shown with its legs extended, capturing the dynamic motion of a running horse. The sculpture is made of a material with a weathered, reddish-brown color, suggesting it might be crafted from metal like copper or bronze. It is mounted on a horizontal rod, indicating it might function as a weathervane. The sculpture is presented in profile, showing the detailed features of both the horse and the jockey. The jockey is dressed in attire suitable for horse racing, with a cap and fitted clothing. Overall, the sculpture captures a moment of energetic movement, with refined details in the anatomy of the horse and the attire of the jockey.