- CountryDenmark
- Town:Aarhus
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Year of creation:1955
- Rider(s):Christian X
(1888-1955) King of Denmark and Iceland. Christian was a popular king, who took a daily ride on horseback through Copenhagen during the German occupation.
- Sculptor(s):Schou, Helen
(1905 –2006) was a Danish sculptor. Her most-known commission was the equestrian statue of King Christian X. She worked on this statue for twelve years, beginning the work in 1944. Her aim was to create a city landmark in Aarhus being a balance between movement and stationary forms, as well as giving equal prominence to horse and rider. The commissioned work was installed in front of the Aarhus Cathedral in 1955.
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