The sculpture shows a dog lying down with its body slightly curled and its head on its front legs. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze with a dark, greenish-brown patina. The details of the dog's muscular structure and fur texture are intricately captured. It is mounted on an oval base, with the dog's body stretched out horizontally.

Reclining Greyhound

model n.d., cast c. 1845/1874

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1826 to 1850
Image size: 9439 × 6742px

Description

The sculpture shows a dog lying down with its body slightly curled and its head on its front legs. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze with a dark, greenish-brown patina. The details of the dog's muscular structure and fur texture are intricately captured. It is mounted on an oval base, with the dog's body stretched out horizontally.

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