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Peasant of the Middle Ages

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man in a dynamic pose, appearing as if caught mid-action. He is leaning back slightly and holding a long staff or spear across his shoulders. He is dressed in historical or outdoorsman clothing, including a feathered hat, a ruffled shirt, and fringed pants. The sculpture is made of dark bronze with an aged, greenish patina. The figure stands on a circular base and showcases realistic muscular definition and clothing folds. This bronze sculpture captures expressive motion and detail.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1834/1838, cast by 1874
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9494 × 11402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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