A horse in the Airport - Barcelona, Spain - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The traditional meeting point in the Barcelona Airport is the Black Horse by Botero located in Terminal 2, which was installed here in 1992. It is an imposing figure that greets travelers as they enter main gallery of the Terminal. Although it is difficult to miss, many visitors to the Airport seem to ignore its presence and walk right past the sculpture without stopping to take note of this impressive sculpture.

The most striking aspect of this piece is its exaggerated, corpulent proportions. Most representations of horses emphasize the sleekness and speed of the animal. Fernando Botero is the exponent of figurative art and has chosen to represent a powerful workhorse with muscular, almost giant-like dimensions. The color and dimensions also add a level of mythicalness to the piece.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Caballo (Horse) Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fernando Botero Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1992 Materials used: bronze Location: in the centre of Terminal B hall of Barcelona El Prat Airport

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