French school, 19th century

French school, XIX century
Life size horse sculpture.
Scale model 1:1.
Paper mache, horse hair tail.
Leather saddle and harness.
Wooden base with four wheels.
In good general condition. Presents rubbing and losses consistent with its age and use.
Measurements: 197 x 210 x 55 cm.

Singular large-format piece conceived as a full-scale model, linked to the equestrian universe and the recreational or scenographic environment of the nineteenth century. The work stands out for its remarkable presence and for the verism achieved by combining papier-mâché with authentic elements, such as the horse's hair tail and the leather saddlery, which reinforce its illusionist character.

This type of realizations, nowadays scarcely preserved, are particularly attractive for their rarity and decorative strength, as well as for their ability to evoke the imaginary of affluent childhood, show business and nineteenth-century material culture. Its 1:1 scale and its striking typology make it a piece of great visual impact.