A French bronze model of a stallion
A French bronze model of a stallion

CAST FROM THE MODEL BY EMMANUEL FRÉMIET, 19TH CENTURY

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A French bronze model of a stallion
Cast from the model by Emmanuel Frémiet, 19th Century
On a naturalistic base signed E. Fremiet to the side and with the foundry inscription F.Barbedienne Fondeur
14½ in. (37 cm.) high

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Emmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910) was the nephew and pupil of François Rude. He exhibited at the Salon from 1843 attaining many high posts in the years thereafter. He succeeded Barye as professor of animal drawing at the Natural History Museum.

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