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Edgar Degas — Alexandre et Bucéphale
Edgar Degas

Alexandre et Bucéphale

1859

An oil painting on paper mounted on canvas depicting Alexander and Bucephalus, his legendary horse. Created in 1859, the work illustrates this classical historical subject with dramatic energy.

Medium
oil on paper laid down on canvas

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October 8, 2024

Estimate: $24,000$30,000

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Edgar Degas, Alexandre et Bucéphale, 1859

An oil painting on paper mounted on canvas depicting Alexander and Bucephalus, his legendary horse. Created in 1859, the work illustrates this classical historical subject with dramatic energy.

Medium
oil on paper laid down on canvas
Year
1859
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Classical Subject, Horse, French, Figure, 1859, Historical, Narrative, Oil on Paper, Degas, Alexander

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Cleveland Museum of Art