Nike on a Quadriga - Vienna, Austria - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

The Wikipedia page for the Parliament Building (visit link) provides this information about the Nike sculptures and the other four horse tamer works at this site:

"Four bronze statues of the horse tamers are located at the two lower ends of the ramp (Auffahrtsrampe). They are a powerful symbol of the suppression of passion, an important precondition for successful parliamentary cooperation. They were designed and executed by J. Lax in the Kaiserlich Königliche Kunst-Erzgießerei in 1897 and 1900. Further bronze works are the two quadrigas on top of the roof, each chariot pulled by four horses and steered by the goddess Nike. The bronze works had to undergo extensive conservation and restoration work in the 1990s, due to damage from acid rain and air pollution. Further oxidation corroded the bronze over the decades and ate holes into the sculptures. For that purpose each sculpture was completely encased in a separate structure for protection them from the elements while they underwent restoration."

Nike is the Greek goddess of victory. Read more about her at (visit link)

Identity of Rider: Nike Identity of Horse: unknown Name of artist: J. Lax in the Kaiserlich Königliche Kunst-Erzgießerei Date of Dedication: 1897 Material: Bronze Unusual Features: quadriga Position: One Hoof Raised

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