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Horse Walking

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in a pose suggesting movement. The figure is slightly abstract with a textured surface. The horse is primarily brown in color, resembling a bronze patina. It is mounted on a wooden base. The horse is presented in profile, displaying a slender body, elongated legs, arched neck, and detailed mane and tail. The piece has an unfinished, tactile quality.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly early 1870s
Medium
pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base
Dimensions
12407 × 9975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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