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. The artistic form grew slowly during the long process in the sculptor's workshop, which was shared with Lindekrantz's brother Erik.
The statue is made of glued red-brown teak and oiled with a linseed oil mixture. It is built similarly to a boat hull, fixed in carrack. The sculpture is integrated into the terrain, standing with its rear leg posts bracing against the slope of the ground, appearing to rest and listen actively.
A passing police rider provided help in choosing the location at Doktor Westrings gata. The horse and rider served as a model for what the sculpture could look like on the site, contributing to the choice of its current location. Havre och betong has been shown at several exhibitions, including at Götaplatsen and in Finland.
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