Seated Horse

early 20th century

Chinese 20th Century, after Chinese Tang Dynasty

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The sculpture depicts a horse in a resting position, with its legs folded beneath it and its head lowered toward the ground. The horse is fitted with a saddle that is prominently featured. The sculpture appears to be made from a material with beige and earthy tones, possibly terracotta or a similar medium, with traces of reddish-brown and dark pigments outlining certain features such as the mane, tail, and saddle details. The horse's posture appears natural and relaxed as it lays on a base. Overall, the sculpture presents a lifelike portrayal of a horse, capturing its form and structure with a combination of smooth and textured surfaces.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Harry G. Steele [1881-1942], Pasadena; his widow, Grace C. Steele [d. 1974]; gift 1972 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1998

  • Bower, Virginia, Josephine Hadley Knapp, Stephen Little, and Robert Wilson Torchia. Decorative Arts, Part II: Far Eastern Ceramics and Paintings; Persian and Indian Rugs and Carpets. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1998: 272, color repro.

Wikidata ID

Q62287459

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