Havhesten, uden hale 1912

bronze

natural shape and form

sculpture

bronze

charcoal drawing

sculptural image

male figure

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

charcoal

natural form

statue

"Havhesten, uden hale" (The Sea Horse Without a Tail) is a bronze sculpture created in 1912 by Danish artist Niels Skovgaard. The sculpture depicts a stylized sea horse, a creature associated with the sea and mythology. Skovgaard, known for his expressive style and focus on nature, captured the essence of the sea horse through its simplified form and textured surface. The sculpture can be viewed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcasing Skovgaard's artistic vision and contribution to Danish sculpture.