stone carving
Pediment sculpture (3)
Pediment sculpture (3)

Horses were chosen to flank the phoenix. Traditionally such emblematic beasts are shown at their most vigorous - I emphasised the mane and shoulder muscles still further. To ensure that mouth and nostrils read clearly from a distance called for some exaggeration.

Pediment sculpture (3)

Horses were chosen to flank the phoenix. Traditionally such emblematic beasts are shown at their most vigorous - I emphasised the mane and shoulder muscles still further. To ensure that mouth and nostrils read clearly from a distance called for some exaggeration.