The bronze Il Cavallo stands as one of Arturo Di Modica’s most expressive early works, capturing his deep connection to classical sculpture while showcasing the physical intensity that would come to define his mature style. Cast in warm, richly modelled bronze, the sculpture emphasises the powerful musculature and poised tension of the horse’s form, revealing Di Modica’s ability to bring movement and vitality into static material.
The surface retains the hand-worked energy of the artist’s modelling, allowing light to soften and deepen across the curves of the figure. In bronze, Il Cavallo feels rooted in sculptural tradition yet unmistakably contemporary, marking a pivotal moment in Di Modica’s evolution and foreshadowing the scale, ambition and dynamic force of Charging Bull.
