Asturcones, Bronze sculpture in Oviedo, Spain.
Asturcones is a large bronze sculpture in Oviedo that depicts horses and represents the native Asturian breed through angular geometric forms. The work combines multiple surface qualities and viewing angles to convey the powerful nature of these animals.
The work was created by Manolo Valdés, a Spanish artist who began his career in Valencia in the 1960s. He later co-founded the influential Equipo Crónica group, which transformed contemporary art in Spain.
The sculpture honors the Asturcon horses, a small and hardy breed that has inhabited the Cantabrian Mountains since ancient times. These animals are central to the region's identity and deeply rooted in local tradition.
The sculpture is located in a public space and is wheelchair accessible, allowing visitors to view it from multiple angles. You can examine the bronze work up close and appreciate all the surface details from various positions.
The bronze surface displays Valdés's signature technique of combining rough and smooth areas to create visual contrasts in the material. This combination gives the surface depth and movement that shifts with changing light throughout the day.
Location: Oviedo
Creator: Manolo Valdés
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.36198,-5.84751
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01
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