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Thoroughbred Horse Walking, Part of the Neck Missing

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse with one front leg lifted slightly, cast in bronze with a textured surface. It is mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The horse is stylized with elongated legs and a somewhat abstract form, capturing the essence of a horse. The sculpture is small-scale and suitable for display on a shelf or table.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1870s
Medium
pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base
Dimensions
17874 × 12767 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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