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Horse Walking

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-stride, elegantly captured as it moves forward. The material of the sculpture is a rich brown color with a slightly polished finish that catches the light to highlight the visible detailing and texture. The sculpture stands on a flat bronze base, with two of its hoofs resting on the base and the other two lifted up.

Artwork Details

Date
original wax possibly early 1870s, cast c. 1920/1921
Medium
copper alloy
Dimensions
3832 × 4802 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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