Hippocampe, Bronze sculpture in Vevey, Switzerland.
This bronze artwork depicts three young women playfully riding seahorses in a dynamic composition positioned along Lake Geneva's shoreline near the Jardin du Rivage.
Created in 1964 by Swiss sculptor Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, this public artwork was part of urban beautification efforts during the mid-20th century cultural renaissance.
The sculpture represents the mythological connection between humans and marine creatures, reflecting Swiss artistic traditions of integrating animal sculptures into public spaces.
Located at Quai Maria-Belgia near the Jardin du Rivage, the sculpture is accessible year-round and provides an interesting stop during lakeside walks.
The artist chose to transform seahorses from their actual fish nature into mythological horse-like mounts, creating an imaginative scene of aquatic playfulness.
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