Who created "Warrior on Horseback"?

Warrior on Horseback was created by Desiderio da Firenze in ca. 1540.

When was "Warrior on Horseback" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1540.

Is "Warrior on Horseback" in the public domain?

Yes, Warrior on Horseback is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Warrior on Horseback

Q: What medium is "Warrior on Horseback"?

Warrior on Horseback is Ternary alloy of copper, zinc and tin, with small traces of lead, iron, nickel, silver, and antimony (both horse and rider); Black lacquer patina under a chocolate brown patina (on both horse and rider); the eyes of the horse are inlaid with silver..

Desiderio da Firenze

ca. 1540

Medium

Ternary alloy of copper, zinc and tin, with small traces of lead, iron, nickel, silver, and antimony (both horse and rider); Black lacquer patina under a chocolate brown patina (on both horse and rider); the eyes of the horse are inlaid with silver.

Dimensions

H. 25.8 cm (excluding the modern, green marble base).

Classification

Metalwork-Bronze

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1391

Warrior on Horseback

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