Mustangs at Las Colinas, Bronze sculpture in Las Colinas, Irving, US.
Mustangs at Las Colinas is a monumental bronze work depicting nine horses galloping in motion at one and a half times life size. They traverse a granite waterway with fountains that simulate the splashing of their hooves.
Businessman Ben Carpenter commissioned artist Robert Glen in 1976 to create this work, which took eight years to complete. The sculpture was unveiled in 1984.
The wild mustangs express the spirit of Texas pioneers through their dynamic forms in motion across the plaza. Local residents and visitors see them as a reflection of determination and freedom connected to the region's past.
This work stands at North O'Connor Boulevard and is easily accessible by public transit including the DART Orange Line serving the area. A nearby museum is open Wednesday through Saturday for those wanting to learn more.
The artist researched pure mustang bloodlines in southern Spain to ensure each horse showed accurate anatomical details. This dedication to historical accuracy sets the work apart from typical horse sculptures.
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