L'adolescent et le cheval, Bronze equestrian statue in Les Pâquis, Geneva, Switzerland.
Description
L'adolescent et le cheval is a bronze sculpture depicting a nude teenager and a horse in life size, capturing the bond between human and animal. The work stands on Quai Wilson near the shore of Lake Geneva.
History
Swiss sculptor Heinz Schwarz created this work in 1978 as part of his artistic exploration of the relationship between humans and nature. The statue became an important addition to Geneva's contemporary public art collection.
Culture
The statue depicts a male teenager rather than the female forms that dominate the artist's other works. This choice makes the piece stand out and gives it a distinct place within the sculptor's body of art.
Practical
The sculpture weighs about 3.5 tons and sits directly along a public walkway, making it easy to view from different angles at any time. Its lakeside location on Quai Wilson makes it convenient to visit while strolling along the waterfront.
Did you know?
The boy's hand rises above the horse's back, referencing a local story of a young rider who drowned in Lake Geneva. This gesture adds an emotional layer that goes beyond the sculpture's formal beauty.
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