What is a lay figure in art?

In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.

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Remarkable Fine Quality Figured Walnut Horse and Rider Artists Lay Figure

By Lechertier Barbe

Located in By, GB

A 1900s figured walnut articulated artists horse and rider lay figure by Lechertier Barbe 93 Jermyn

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Remarkable Fine Quality Figured Walnut Horse and Rider Artists Lay Figure

H 20.5 in W 22 in D 6 in

20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Elegant 20th century artists lay figure of a horse carved in walnut. This articulated artist model

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970

H 20.48 in W 18.51 in D 3.55 in

Fine Belgiun Articulated horse model

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful example of an articulated horse Lay figure. These are typically found in dark

Vintage 1940s Belgian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Belgiun Articulated horse model

H 24 in

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What is a lay figure in art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.