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Duke of Orléans

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a mounted figure in military attire, sitting atop a horse. The figure is a man dressed in a uniform with decorative details including a prominent hat, shoulder epaulettes, and a sash across his chest. The man holds the reins with one hand and is looking forward with a composed expression. The horse is portrayed mid-stride with its front right leg raised. The sculpture is crafted in a dark bronze material and set on a rectangular base.

Artwork Details

Date
model n.d., cast c. 144/1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9897 × 12371 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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