Horse by Graham Knuttel, Bronze, Edition A/P, 142cm high by 114cm wide by 37cm deep, Animals and Birds, Horse sculpture

Horse by Graham Knuttel is an abstract bronze sculpture, edition A/P, measuring 142 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. The piece depicts a standing horse in a highly stylized and expressive form, emphasizing elongation and exaggeration.

The horse’s head is small and pointed, extending from a slender neck. Its legs are long and slightly staggered, giving a sense of poised tension and movement, even as it stands still. A short, clumpy tail juts outwards, echoing the textured mane along its neck. These exaggerated features create a rhythm of shapes that feel both playful and dynamic.

Knuttel preserves the natural dark bronze colouring, allowing the rich tones to highlight curves and contours. While the surface is smoothed, lumps and bumps remain visible, revealing the hands-on sculpting process. These irregularities add texture and character, reinforcing the piece’s abstract energy.

The sculpture balances simplicity with expressive detail. The elongated limbs, pointed head, and rough surface combine to create a horse that feels alive, despite its stylisation. Its presence commands attention, drawing the viewer’s eye along its form from head to tail.

Horse captures movement, vitality, and the sculptor’s creative interpretation of equine form. Knuttel transforms bronze into a figure that is at once whimsical, elegant, and unmistakably powerful.