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Horse, 3rd-2nd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
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Horse, 3rd-2nd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horse, 3rd-2nd century B.C
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This exquisite bronze horse sculpture dates back to the 3rd-2nd century B.C., hailing from the Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy. The image, currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), showcases a horse in a dynamic and lifelike pose, with its head turned to the side and its muscular form captured in intricate detail. The horse's mane and tail are rendered with delicate textures, adding to the overall sense of realism. The horse was created through the lost-wax casting technique, a complex process involving the creation of a wax model, which is then covered in clay and heated to melt the wax, leaving a void that is filled with molten bronze. The resulting sculpture displays the intricate details of the horse's anatomy, from the contours of its hooves to the individual strands of its mane. The horse is depicted without a rider, but it is believed that it may have originally been part of a larger composition, perhaps a horse trapping or a scene of horseback riding. The absence of a rider allows the viewer to appreciate the beauty and power of the animal itself. The horse is a common theme in Etruscan art, reflecting the civilization's deep connection to horses for transportation, agriculture, and warfare. This bronze horse is a testament to the advanced metalworking skills of the Etruscans and their appreciation for the natural world. The close-up perspective of the image invites the viewer to examine the intricacies of the sculpture, revealing the artist's mastery of the medium and their dedication to capturing the essence of this magnificent creature.
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