Artwork preview

Charles VII the Victorious on Horseback

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure wearing ornate armor and a laurel wreath crown, seated atop a horse in a commanding stance. Both the rider and the horse have intricate detailing. The horse's tack is adorned with decorative elements. The sculpture is crafted from dark bronze. It is set upon a rectangular base on a block of dark, polished stone with greenish veining.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1844, cast 1860/1909
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
8359 × 10449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original