Mustangs of Las Colinas facts for kids
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Sculpture at Williams Square Plaza
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| Artist | Robert Glen |
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| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
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| 32°52′14.13″N 96°56′19.53″W / 32.8705917°N 96.9387583°W | |
| Owner | Irving Archives and Museum |
The Mustangs of Las Colinas is a huge bronze sculpture located in Williams Square in Las Colinas, Irving, Texas. It shows a group of nine wild mustangs (horses) running through water. The horses are one and a half times bigger than real horses. Fountains make it look like water is splashing from their hooves as they run. This amazing artwork was asked for in 1976 and put in place in 1984.
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Discovering the Mustangs of Las Colinas
The Mustangs of Las Colinas is more than just a sculpture. It tells a story about the history of Texas.
What the Sculpture Represents
The artwork celebrates the wild mustangs that once roamed freely across much of Texas. These horses were very important to the state's history. The running horses are meant to show the spirit of hard work, new ideas, and the free way of life that was important during Texas's early days.
The Sculpture's Special Setting
The sculpture is placed in Williams Square, a large open area paved with smooth granite. This space was designed to make the mustangs look like they are running through a shallow stream. The watercourse is about 400 feet long. The entire plaza design won a special award for its beauty.
The buildings around Williams Square are very tall. One building is 358 feet high (26 floors), and others are 217 feet high (14 floors). Even though the sculpture is big, these tall buildings make it fit perfectly into the space. It doesn't look too small or too big.
Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum
Right next to the sculpture, you can find the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum. It's in the east building of The Towers at Williams Square. At the museum, you can see exhibits and watch a film that explains how the sculpture was made. There are also more sculptures by the artist, Robert Glen, to explore.
How to Visit the Sculpture and Museum
Williams Square is easy to get to using public transportation. You can take the DART Orange Line and get off at either the Las Colinas Urban Center station or the Irving Convention Center station.
