Leonardo Da Vinci Horse

Leonardo Da Vinci's Horse

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A destination marrying world-renowned sculpture and horticultural landscapes, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s indoor and outdoor …

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Aug 6, 2023
This is the current main feature at the Gardens. It is huge! you can walk right up to it as well and get amazing photos. It is worth the price of admission on it's own. Full review by Kelly C
Dec 14, 2022
The Frederik Meijer Gardens are amazing and de Vinci's Horse is nothing short of awesome. The Gardens have so much to offer and you need the day to see it all...the gardens and the sculpture park...a… Full review by Carie501
Sep 1, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Meijer Gardens. Originally I was interested in seeing the DaVinci horse, but was amazed at the other wonderful sculptures by a variety of artists. The children’s ga… Full review by infowmn
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Designed in the 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci for his patron, Ludovico Sforza, the bronze statue now known as Leonardo da Vinci's Hor…
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Located in the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Leonardo's Horse is a bronze sculpture designed by Nin…
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Hi....How was this Horse cast? Was it cast in only one piece or two or more pieces and then melded together?
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Hope this answers your question: A monument to creativity, The American Horse was created by famed animaliere or animal sculptor, Nina Akamu. The work was inspired, in part, by a …
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Hope this answers your question: A monument to creativity, The American Horse was created by famed animaliere or animal sculptor, Nina Akamu. The work was inspired, in part, by a work created by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci for the Duke of Milan in the late 15th century. The project was championed by Frederik Meijer in the late 1990's, resulting in two casts of the 24-foot monument—one for Meijer Gardens and one for the city of Milan, Italy. In addition, to inspiration from Leonardo, Akamu was also inspired by the history of equine imagery and the study of horses. Nina Akamu. The American Horse, 1999. Bronze, 288 x 91 x 339 inches. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gift of Fred and Lena Meijer. © Nina Akamu.
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