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Flayed Horse III

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in a dynamic pose, with one of its front legs raised. It is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, giving it a rich, dark brown color with a slightly shiny surface. It is displayed on a rectangular base made from the same material. The surface of the horse is textured, showing details such as musculature, mane, and tail. The horse is proportionate and realistic in its depiction, evoking a sense of naturalism. The size of the sculpture is small, indicative that it is a model or a small-scale work rather than a life-sized representation.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1820/1824, cast 1959-1960
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
10561 × 8449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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