Alexander Archipenko :Horseman

The bronze horseman sculpture of Alexander Archipenko has emerged into public knowledge from near oblivion over the past ten years. The art historians no longer dare deny its existence. The surfacing of this bronze sculpture elevates the role of Archipenko in world sculpture to the highest level.

The Horseman is the sole remaining piece of art that records the cubist line of Archipenko’s work.  The sculpture was created using unique moulding and soldering techniques, that were only available to European moulding masters in the late 19^th and early 20^th century. The proportions and brave structure of the sculpture represent an unrepeatable intellectual self-realization in the art of Archipenko.

During his years in America Archipenko never managed to recreate this unique artistic style.

Archipenko’s Horseman is one of the lucky pieces of art that has not become the victim of mass production of boring copies.

The sheer existence of this unique sculpture elevates it to the rank of a masterpiece by Archipenko.