The Acrobat's Rocking Horse, Set Free

A lifesized stylized sculpture of a horse.
Year
1974
Artist
Victor Tolgesy (1928-1980)
Media
Sculpture
Material
Laminated plywood
Collection number
1985-0036
Venue
Art at buildings

Description

Victor Tolgesy built this sculpture based on the principles of simplicity, balance and proportions. Born in Hungary, Victor Tolgesy moved to Canada in 1951 and began exhibiting in 1958. He left a permanent mark on the visual arts in Ottawa through his contributions as an artist, educator and leader in the artistic community. In 1973, he was elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Victor Tolgesy's work is included in numerous public and private collections.