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, 8 x 2 7⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 in. (20.2 x 7.3 x 6.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.26

Artwork Details

Title
Pegasus
Artist
Date
1937
Location
Dimensions
8 x 2 7⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 in. (20.2 x 7.3 x 6.0 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
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/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.