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Louis XIV

after Martin Desjardins

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a nobleman on a horse. The nobleman is dressed in aristocratic attire with a curly wig. The horse is in a dynamic pose with one front leg raised. The sculpture is made of bronze, highlighting the details of the figures. It is placed on a rectangular plinth.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1683/1699, cast c. 1699
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
8854 × 11067 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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