The statues of
Pegasus
Pegasus (; ) is a winged horse in Greek mythology, usually depicted as a white stallion. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus was the brother of Chrysaor, both born from Medusa's blood w ...
are installed outside
Mexico City
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's
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is a prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It hosts performing arts events, literature events and plastic arts galleries and exhibitions (including important permanent Mexican murals). "Bella ...
, in
Mexico
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. The four sculptures were designed by Spanish artist
Agustí Querol Subirats
Agustí Querol i Subirats (or ''Agustín Querol y Subirats'') (May 17, 1860 – December 14, 1909) was a prominent Spain, Spanish sculptor, born in Tortosa, Catalonia, Spain.
Life
Born to a poor family, the son of a baker, Querol was edu ...
.
History
The sculptures arrived from Spain to Veracruz in 1911 and were installed on each of the four corners of the roof of the
National Theater until 1921.
They were then moved to the
Zócalo (Plaza of the Constitution) in 1922 and installed on large marble bases at four corners of the garden in the square.
Then in 1933, they were moved once again and installed in front of the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
See also
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Pegasus in popular culture
The winged, divine horse Pegasus has been a prominent figure in modern popular culture.
Art
*''Pegasus'', an 1888 sculpture that depicts the creature being tamed by Bellerophon, is the most famous work of French sculptor Émile Louis Picaul ...
References
External links
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Historic center of Mexico City
Horses in art
Outdoor sculptures in Mexico City
Pegasus in popular culture
Statues in Mexico City
Bronze sculptures in Mexico
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