Horse Galloping, Turning the Head to the Right, the Feet Not Touching the Ground

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a rider on a horse in motion. The rider is sitting upright and the horse is in a dynamic pose. The color of the sculpture is a dark brown. It has a rough texture and is made of bronze. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The scale of the sculpture is small, allowing for detailed observation of its form and texture.