Pegasus

Paul Manship, Pegasus, 1937, bronze on marble base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.26
Copied Paul Manship, Pegasus, 1937, bronze on marble base, 82 782 38 in. (20.27.36.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.26

Artwork Details

Title
Pegasus
Artist
Date
1937
Dimensions
82 782 38 in. (20.27.36.0 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze on marble base
Classifications
Subjects
  • Mythology — classical — Pegasus
  • Fantasy — animal — horse
Object Number
1966.47.26

Artwork Description

Paul Manship created several sculptures of Pegasus. According to Greek mythology, Bellerophon, son of Glaucus, attempted to fly the winged horse Pegasus to heaven, but angered the gods, and the horse overthrew him. In this bronze miniature, Pegasus rears back on his hind legs, head and wings reaching for the sky as he prepares to take flight.