Survey Data
Reg No
50010300
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1980 - 1985
Coordinates
316239, 234642
Date Recorded
19/12/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Figurative bronze sculpture, erected 1982, by Oisín Kelly. Bronze male nude figure on stylized chariot with two galloping horses surrounded by geysers and set in rectangular basin with brown brick parapet and reconstituted coping. Basin set within forecourt of Irish Life Centre, facing onto Lower Abbey Street.
Appraisal
Designed by Oisín Kelly this bronze group was executed in a loose textured manner with horses in mid-gallop animated by the moving water. This renowned sculptor worked briefly under Henry Moore and his work is dotted around Dublin City adding dynamism to many streets and squares.