The sculpture depicts a horse in motion walking forward with one leg raised and head slightly turned. It is made of a bronze-like material with a warm, earthy, metallic brown hue and sits on a wooden base. Metal supports maintain its position. The sculpture features detailed texture and conveys the anatomy of the horse, showing muscles and an elongated neck. It is roughly life-sized compared to a small-scale model, emphasizing natural proportions of a horse's body.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 1880s
- Medium
- pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base
- Dimensions
- 12273 × 8523 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original