← Barye, Antoine-Louis

The sculpture depicts a horse in motion with its front left leg raised and its head turned to the side. It is crafted from a dark, metallic material with a green patina. The horse's muscles and contours are detailed, and it stands on a rocky base.

Turkish Horse, Left Foreleg Raised

Barye, Antoine-Louis · French

model n.d., cast c. 1857/1873

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1851 to 1875
Image size
12272 × 9725px

Description

The sculpture depicts a horse in motion with its front left leg raised and its head turned to the side. It is crafted from a dark, metallic material with a green patina. The horse's muscles and contours are detailed, and it stands on a rocky base.

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