equestrian statue

rider

One who mounts transport

• mountedFixed in position
• rearingNurturing to maturity
• gallopingFastest equine gait

trotting · prancing · saddle · bridle · reins · stirrups · cavalry · charger · warhorse · stallion

pedestal

Support for statuary

• plinthArchitectural support block
• plazaPublic open square
• squareRhombus with right angles

landmark · civic · park · promenade · municipal · granite · marble · base · inscription · nameplate

patina

Surface film from aging

• castingShaping through liquid form
• foundryMetal casting facility
• lost-waxCasting using melted model

verdigris · oxidation · alloy · metalwork · sculptor · commission · mold · gilded · armature · welding

rearing

Nurturing to maturity

• stridingWalking with long steps
• standingPosition, physical or social
• swordHilted fighting blade

saber · baton · cape · uniform · regalia · crown · laurel · heroic · allegory · symbolic

tribute

Offering of respect

• valorCourage in danger
• heroismExceptional courage under duress
• legacyWhat's passed down

honor · remembrance · dedication · conqueror · liberator · emperor · general · monarch · historical · figure

• sculpturesculpture, sculptor, sculpting, bronze, marble
• monumentsWashington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Arc de Triomphe, obelisk
• mounted figuresmounted soldier
• StatuesDavid, The Thinker, Venus de Milo, Christ the Redeemer, Colossus of Rhodes
• ancient sculptureVenus de Milo, Elgin Marbles, Colossus of Rhodes, Greek statues, Greek sculpture
• metal sculpturebronze sculpture, steel sculpture, iron sculpture, copper sculpture, bronze bust