King Carlos IV of Spain - Mexico City
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N 19° 26.165 W 099° 08.371
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"El Caballito," equestrian sculpture of King Carlos IV of Spain by Manuel Tolsá
Waymark Code: WM6NHW
Location: Distrito Federal, Mexico
Date Posted: 06/26/2009
Views: 22
The equestrian sculpture of King Carlos IV of Spain, also known as "El Caballito," is located in the Plaza Manuel Tolsá that sits infront of the Museo Nacional de Arte. The sculptor, Manuel Tolsá, dedicated this statue in 1852; the statue was dedicated in its current place in 1979.
The King was Monarch of Spain just before Mexico gained its independence.
Identity of Rider: King Carlos IV of Spain
Identity of Horse: El Caballito (Little Horse)
Name of artist: Manuel Tolsá
Date of Dedication: 1852 (original), 1979 (current location)
Material: Bronze
Unusual Features: Sits infront of the Museo Nacional de Arte
Position: One Hoof Raised
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