The teak horse statue

Havre och betong, also known as Hästen, is a two meter high teak horse statue in Södra Guldheden, Göteborg. Created by Ivar Lindekrantz in 1956, the statue was built using a technique common in boat-building. The design and construction of the statue took place in a workshop and the final sculpture exhibits a strong, definitive expression. Varying in form, the statue gradually developed during the long process in the sculptor's workshop. However, the exact circumstances that led to the statue's design and creation, including the competition it was awarded in, are not explicitly stated in the sources.

The appearance of the statue might have been potentially inspired by a passing horse and rider, though this is not mentioned in the source material. The statue has been displayed on multiple exhibitions, including at Götaplatsen and in Finland. Havre och betong has been a prominent fixture in Göteborg’s urban landscape for over six decades, but the specific details of its creation and inspiration are not entirely clear.

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