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Peasant of the Middle Ages
Bronze, 33.02 × 26.67 × 11.43 cm, by Antoine-Louis Barye, cast by 1874 from an 1834/1838 model
National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC


A standing male figure in rustic medieval dress, cloaked and belted, is presented with a poised yet informal stance. His lowered gaze and measured posture suggest quiet resilience and introspective thought. In this work, Barye applies the anatomical rigour and expressive modelling characteristic of his Romantic style to a humble historical figure, capturing both physical weight and quiet resolve without idealisation.