
Percheron (Primary Title)
Antoine-Louis Barye, French, 1796 - 1875 (Artist)
Percherons are heavy draft horses from northern France. They are used for work rather than sport. Here, Barye emphasizes the steadfast and gentle nature of this domestic animal.
Incised signature: BARYE on base lower left
Gift of Mrs. Nelson L. St. Clair Jr.
2021: Romantic Bronzes
The Mrs. Nelson L. St. Clair, Jr. Donation of Sculptures by Antoine-Louis Barye, VMFA , April 24, 2021 -
The Mrs. Nelson L. St. Clair, Jr. Donation of Sculptures by Antoine-Louis Barye, VMFA , April 24, 2021 -
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