El Caballito, Bronze equestrian statue in Plaza Manuel Tolsá, Mexico City, Mexico
The monument features Charles IV of Spain mounted on a horse, with the king holding a commanding staff in his extended right hand.
Manuel Tolsá created this bronze sculpture between 1796 and 1803, using between 450 and 600 quintales of bronze material for its construction.
The statue represents the final period of Spanish rule in Mexico, surviving independence movements due to its recognition as an artistic masterwork.
The monument stands in front of the National Museum of Art, near the Palace of Mining, after being relocated multiple times throughout its existence.
At 26 tonnes, this bronze equestrian statue ranks as the second largest cast bronze sculpture in existence worldwide.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: August 4, 1802
Creator: Manuel Tolsá
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 19.43605,-99.13948
Latest update: November 14, 2025 13:49
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