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Half-Blooded Horse, with Head Down

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse standing with its head lowered. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a dark, metallic brown color with a slight sheen. The horse is sculpted in a realistic manner, with attention to musculature and anatomical details, like the mane and tail. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base. The overall design captures the natural pose and form of a horse.

Artwork Details

Date
model n.d., cast c. 1845/1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
11033 × 8456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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