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Ecorché: Relief of a Horse (Josephine)

Thomas Eakins

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse in profile. The body and head are clearly defined within the contours of the piece. The sculpture is predominantly dark in color, with shades of reddish-brown and black forming the body of the horse. The surface texture of the sculpture is rugged and uneven. The material appears to be a type of painted plaster or resin, providing a subdued matte finish. The horse is situated within a roughly rectangular form that frames its body. The base of the artwork is a slightly raised section that is lighter in color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1882
Medium
painted plaster
Dimensions
4108 × 3592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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