Napoleon Bonaparte's Horseback Statues

Napoleon Bonaparte's Horseback Statues

The statue depicts Napoleon, the First Emperor of France, and includes the iconic double-horned hat, long military coat and horse-riding posture. This is a work made by the famous French foundry Chazenod, from the famous French sculptor of the 19th century. The horse is in a "walking" posture, often called a "hoof", which is very common in royal or commander's memorial statues, symbolizing authority and control.
Archduke Albrecht

Archduke Albrecht

The Archduke Albrecht is a monument to the Archduke Albrecht located on a slope in front of Vienna's First District. This equestrian statue was built in 1899 to commemorate Archduke Albrecht, who was the Marshal and Inspector General of the Austro Hungarian army. This statue was created by sculptor Caspar von Zubushi and was officially unveiled on May 21, 1899, the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Aspern. In the Battle of Aspern, Albrecht's father gave Napoleon his first defeat. The pedestal of this statue is made of granite near Pozhar, Czech Republic, designed by Carl Konig.