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The Grand Dauphin

after Martin Desjardins

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an equestrian figure, a man in a detailed historical outfit mounted on a prancing horse. The subject is intricately dressed in armor and robes, with curly hair. The statue is predominantly a dark bronze color. The horse is captured in mid-stride, with one front leg raised. The base of the sculpture is a tiered pedestal. The sculpture has a polished finish and stands solidly.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1688/1699, cast c. 1699
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
8640 × 10800 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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