The Dying Centaur Sculpture
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The Dying Centaur SculptureAntoine Bourdelle

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Antoine Bourdelle’s The Dying Centaur, sculpted between 1911–1914, symbolizes the decline of paganism. Bourdelle identified with the Centaur, infusing the bronze with personal reflection. Two versions exist: one bearded, the other not, each about 14 x 12 x 4 15/16 inches. This work represents a poignant intersection of myth and modernity.