Leonardo's Horse (also known as Gran Cavallo) is a sculpture that was commissioned of Leonardo da Vinci in 1482 by Duke of Milan Ludovico il Moro, but not completed.It was intended to be the largest equestrian statue in the world, a monument to the duke's father Francesco.
Leonardo da Vinci was a masterful artist. Ironically, one of his most famous masterpieces, Leonardo da Vinci's Horse, was not actually constructed by him, rather by a woman several hundred years later. This magnificent statue reaches higher into the sky than a two-story building and is made of pure bronze.
Leonardo’s Horse was a book non-fiction children’s book that was written about a specific creation of Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci dreamed of building a huge horse for the duke of Milan but was never able to complete that dream.
Leonardo da Vinci – Sculpture: Leonardo worked as a sculptor from his youth on, as shown in his own statements and those of other sources. A small group of generals’ heads in marble and plaster, works of Verrocchio’s followers, are sometimes linked with Leonardo, because a lovely drawing attributed to him that is on the same theme suggests such a connection.
http://tiltul.com/ Leonardo's Giant Horse statue (17 Ton, 24 Feet high – Bronze) and his Invention of Indirect Casting (1482-1499) http://www.leonardoshorse….
In 1482, Leonardo's Milanese patron, Duke Lodovico Sforza, commissioned him to design and build a colossal horse, which would have been the largest equestrian statue in the world.
Like all of our sculptures they are sculpted in excellent detail and cast in high quality American bronze. In addition to the statues listed here, we also have other animal statues listed in other categories such as Wildlife Sculptures , Garden Statues , Horse Statues and others.
Giant Thinker TK-84098. Giant Thinker TK-84098 The original “Thinker” was a bronze and marble sculpture created by Auguste Rodin and was first cast in 1902. There were many other castings and creations throughout the century made of all materials but many bronze one’s on the market are small where this one is HUGE!
Sculpture by Alonzo Clemons- savant … Sculptures For Sale, Decorative Objects, Carved Wood, Centerpieces, Wildlife. Bernd D. Hoffmann … A huge painted horse …
South Dakotan sculptor John Lopez creates life-sized scrap metal sculptures with a uniquely Western American twist. In his hands, old discarded farm equipment is recycled into sculptures of iconic creatures from the American West like a bison, a horse plowing a field, or a Texas Longhorn.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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We have a tremendous inventory of existing designs and unique items that we have been collecting for many years. After reviewing the website, Contact Us if you are unable to find what you are looking for.
Ancient Sculpture Gallery is proud to present you with lost wax bronze reproductions of statues and busts from the Egyptian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Asian Oriental, and Western civilizations. “Lost Wax” bronze (or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze – essentially copper and tin. The making of a “lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process, and specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. The most known and used process for making “lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. Our lost wax bronze sculptures are produced in this same technique.