The equestrian statue of Archduke Karl von Österreich-Teschen (1771–1847), who had defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Aspern-Essling in 1809, was unveiled in 1859. In this work, Fernkorn skilfully achieved the difficult task of creating a monumentally sized equestrian statue with the horse and rider successfully balancing on the horse’s hind legs.  The statue of … Continue reading Oesterreich-Teschen, Karl von