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StatsAnatomical Figure of a Horse (ecorche)
jean de boulogne, jehan boulongne, giovanni da bologna (1529 – 1608)
Explore the late Mannerist sculptures of Jean de Boulogne, a Flemish-Italian master after Giambologna. Bronze & marble works featuring anatomy & allegory.
Flayed horse with raised right front and left rear feet, open mouth, upright neck and curly tail.The horse is an ecroche, showing the muscles of the animal in detail. The ecorche character gives the sculpture clarity and precision, combined with the grace and beauty of the living animal. This is evidence of a scientific as well as an artistic intention on the part of the artist and reveals the importance to him of the influence and example of Leonardo da Vinci.The horse bears a close relationship to several drawings by Da Vinci.University of Edinburgh, Art Collections: EU0643
About this artwork
- Title: Anatomical Figure of a Horse (ecorche)
- Artist: jean de boulogne, jehan boulongne, giovanni da bologna
- Year: 1585
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
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