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Walking Ostrich

French or German 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bird with a long neck and small head, standing with its body slightly tilted to one side. The sculpture is primarily dark bronze with a textured surface to represent the bird's plumage. The bird is standing on an oval base with details that might represent grass or foliage. The sculpture is detailed and captures the unique features and stance of the bird.

Artwork Details

Date
model 19th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
7499 × 9374 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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