Thanks to the American Charles Dent, art collector, who was enthusiastic about the idea of realizing Leonardo's dream, we can see this majestic work. In 1499, the French troops arrived in Milan, who used it as a target-shooting (idiots) and destroyed it. There was also made a clay copy publicly displayed.Įverything was ready but the 100 tons of bronze, necessary to make the statue, were not available due to the fusion of several cannons useful for the defense of the duchy of Este. In 1493, the first drawing was modified and another drawing like this was made and exposed. I especially like the detail work on the base of these two rustic heavy copper horse bookends. The study for the realization of this equestrian masterpiece began in 1482, when Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan, proposed to Leonardo to build the largest equestrian statue in the world. Vintage Set of Brass Horsehead Bookends - Horse Bookends. I understand that a horse is doing well in front of the Milan racecouse, but only idiots like the French in 1499 did not understand that it was a job to be placed in a central area of the cityĪ magnificent example of an equestrian statue born from the brilliant Leonardo. Another American, Frederik Meijer, continued to finance the project, which eventually materialized Horse Head Bookends MCM Vintage Bronze Colored Unique. He managed to build the company for fifteen years at a cost of $ 2.5 million, he died before seeing the horse completed. Vintage BRONZE Standing Horse THAILAND Ornate Saddle HEAVY Original Tag NICE. Thanks to the American Charles Dent, art collector, enthusiastic about the idea of realizing Leonardo's dream, we can see this majestic work. The commentary is in Italian, with English subtitles. The exhibition has a video of the historical context of the sculpture. In 1499, French troops arrived in Milan, which used it as a target - shot (idiots) and destroyed it. This is an incredible exhibition realising Leonardo da Vinci's vision of an equestrian sculpture of Duke of Milan Ludovico il Moro. In 1493, the first design was modified and another design like this was implemented and displayed.Įverything was ready but the 100 tons of bronze, necessary to make the statue, were not available due to the merger of several cannons useful for the defense of the Este duchy. The study for the realization of this equestrian masterpiece began in 1482, when Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan, proposed to Leonardo to build the largest equestrian statue in the world. Wonderful horse of Leonardo da Vinci, must see.
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