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The horse remains an enduring symbol of power, hope and renewal in sculpture. Spanning 200 years, the exhibition affords an opportunity to see how sculptural depictions of the horse have evolved - from the masters of the 19th century to contemporary sculptors practising today. The horse is a symbol of eternal interest to sculptors, embodying notions of nobility, freedom and vitality – its complex anatomy and sophisticated movement pose a challenge to the sculptors. Integral to transport, farming, hunting, production and recreation, depictions of the horse tell our history as well as serving …