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A Saddled Racehorse

model c. 1860s

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Associated Names

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Sculptor, French, 1810 - 1879

The sculpture depicts a horse standing with its head lowered. The horse is detailed with visible musculature, a slightly open mouth, and keen eyes. It wears a bridle and saddle. The sculpture is crafted from bronze and presented on an oval-shaped base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 × 12.7 × 40.6 cm (12 × 5 × 16 in.)
Accession Number

1999.79.26

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Mellon, Paul

Wikidata ID

Q63862033

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