About this artwork
This bronze sculpture, "En stående ged", was created by J.A. Jerichau. The eye is immediately drawn to the textured surface that brings a sense of liveliness to a static form. Consider how the artist uses line and form. Notice how each strand seems carefully placed, creating a rhythm that flows across the goat's body. The dark bronze tone, combined with the way the light catches on each hair, gives the sculpture depth and dimension. The form of the goat is traditional, yet the texture introduces a modern feel. Jerichau balances realism with abstraction. The goat is immediately recognizable, but the level of detail invites closer inspection and contemplation. This approach acknowledges the viewer as an active participant in creating meaning. In this way, the sculpture is always open to new interpretations.
En stående ged 1843 - 1847
Artwork details
- Medium
- bronze, sculpture
- Dimensions
- 45.8 cm (height) x 48.5 cm (width) x 15.3 cm (depth) (Netto)
- Location
- SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
Tags
sculpture
bronze
sculpture
realism
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About this artwork
This bronze sculpture, "En stående ged", was created by J.A. Jerichau. The eye is immediately drawn to the textured surface that brings a sense of liveliness to a static form. Consider how the artist uses line and form. Notice how each strand seems carefully placed, creating a rhythm that flows across the goat's body. The dark bronze tone, combined with the way the light catches on each hair, gives the sculpture depth and dimension. The form of the goat is traditional, yet the texture introduces a modern feel. Jerichau balances realism with abstraction. The goat is immediately recognizable, but the level of detail invites closer inspection and contemplation. This approach acknowledges the viewer as an active participant in creating meaning. In this way, the sculpture is always open to new interpretations.
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