Mustangs at Las Colinas, Texas
- by Michael P. Gilbert
- 2018-08-22
- 8 media
- 8 available
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These larger-than-life bronze horses are located in an area of Irving, Texas called Las Colinas.
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The impressive sculpture was created by Robert Glen and installed in 1984.
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It commemorates the wild mustangs that used to inhabit much of Texas.
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The group of horses are depicted running through a shallow water stream.
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Fountains were placed near the hooves to create the effect of splashing water.
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The surrounding plaza measures about 300 feet square and is paved in granite tiles.
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The artist spent a year studying and researching the history of mustangs.
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Pure bred Spanish mustangs were used as the models.