Leonardo's Horse, a magnificent 24 foot tall cast bronze sculpture (based on the sketches of Leonardo DaVinci) by Nina Akamu, located in Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Michigan
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Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history, frequently as depictions of the horse in battle.The horse appears less frequently in modern art partly because the horse is no longer significant either as a mode of transportation or as an implement of war.
A sculpture titled 'Leonardo da Vinci Monument life size Bronze statue' by artist Enzo Plazzotta in the category Male Men Youths Masculine Statues Sculptures statuettes figurines. This sculpture has the dimensions of 274.3 cm, the sculpture is sculpted from a medium of 'Bronze'.
The initial section of the exhibition, “Leonardo, Master Sculptor,” will feature drawings associated with Leonardo’s plans for works of sculpture, including an in-depth examination of Leonardo’s plans to create the world’s largest and most technically complex statue, a work which was to depict Duke Francesco Sforza mounted on horseback.
Da Vinci – Leonardo's lost horse in Meijer Gardens – this sculpture is a reproduction of a project unrealized by the Master, whose original clay model was destroyed by troops as target practice before war.
Easier – Sculpture is the act and art of making three-dimensional works of art such as statues.A statue is an image such as a person or animal that is sculpted in a solid substance.
An adjacent gallery will feature Leonardo’s preparatory drawings for sculptures which were never realized, including an in-depth examination of his plans to create the world’s largest and most technically complex bronze equestrian monument, a work which was to
The equestrian sculpture is insofar a miracle which stands for Fernkorn's craftsmanship as a sculptor, as only the two back legs of the horse have a connection with the pedestal, it is only the second oldest in the world of this kind, after the Monument to Nicholas I in Saint Petersburg, outdoing the achievement of Tacca's equestrian sculpture …
The main resource was a trove of Leonardo's drawings that surfaced in Madrid in 1965, but only a few of those were directly related to his plans for the Milan horse, she said.
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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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.