Amiral / tête de cheval, Memorial sculpture in 16th arrondissement, Paris, France

Amiral is a memorial statue by Yasuo Mizui located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is a bronze work in the shape of a horse's head, with smooth surfaces and simple lines and a minimal mane that give an impression of movement and strength.

The work was created by Yasuo Mizui, a Japanese sculptor who settled in France and became known for public art made between the mid-twentieth century and the early twenty-first century. It was added to Paris's outdoor collection as part of a broader effort to install modern sculpture in everyday spaces.

The horse's head shape connects to a long tradition of seeing horses as symbols of energy and grace in public art. People walking nearby sometimes pause to touch the smooth bronze or take a moment to look at the way it stands against the trees and pathways.

You can walk right up to the sculpture and see its curves from different angles, since it has no fence around it. Morning or late afternoon light makes the metal surface easier to appreciate when it is not in full sun.

The metal surface changes slightly as you move around it, with shadows and reflections making the horse's head seem different from each side. Many visitors notice that the piece appears almost ready to move, even though it is fixed in place.