Circassian, shaking off the pursuers. Equestrian statuette
Circassian, shaking off the pursuers. Equestrian statuette
Russia, St. Petersburg
1870
Lanceray, Eugene, Nikolai Shtange factory
Bronze; casting, patinating
18.3 х 26.2 х 8.8 cm
On the bottom: Е.ЛАНСЕРЕ and ОТЛ.Н.ШТАНГЕ
The monument is an early work of the sculptor, one of the first works dedicated to the Caucasian highlander. The name of the model is defined in the lists to the "Certificate of the Imperial Academy of Arts about the right of artistic property dated 22.03.1893", where it is listed as "Circassian on horseback looking back" or " The Circassians on horseback looking back”.
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