Italian Bronze Mouflon Sculpture, 1890

Description

The statue is made of bronze, with a dark and glossy finish. The mouflon is depicted in a standing pose, … more The statue is made of bronze, with a dark and glossy finish. The mouflon is depicted in a standing pose, with all four legs positioned on a base that resembles a rocky surface. The base itself is oval and dark green, made of marble, providing a contrast to the dark color of the sculpture. The mouflon, or wild sheep, is depicted by the artist in a way that emphasizes some of its characteristics, most notably its enormous, curved, spiral horns. less