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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Walking Ostrich

model 19th century

French or German 19th Century

Associated Names

French 19th Century

Sculptor

German 19th Century

Sculptor

The sculpture depicts a bird with a long neck and small head, standing with its body slightly tilted to one side. The sculpture is primarily dark bronze with a textured surface to represent the bird's plumage. The bird is standing on an oval base with details that might represent grass or foliage. The sculpture is detailed and captures the unique features and stance of the bird.

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West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Dimensions

overall: 17.1 × 7 × 14.6 cm (6 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1999.79.23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA.

Associated Names

Mellon, Paul

Wikidata ID

Q63861582

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