The Empty Saddle

Provenance

(Theodore B. Starr and Son, New York), 1901.[1] Art market, New York; purchased c. 1950s by Joseph Ternbach, Forest Hills, New York; gift 1971 to NGA. [1] Starr, who was primarily a jeweler, was the artist's agent, and _Empty Saddle_ was apparently cast exclusively by Roman Bronze Works on commission from Starr.

The Empty Saddle

Shrady, Henry Merwin

model March/December 1900, cast January 1901

Accession Number

1971.1.1

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 32.7 x 16.5 cm (11 x 12 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.) gross weight: 11 lb.

Classification

Sculpture

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph Ternbach