Enesco Trail of Painted Ponies Wild Blue Remembering 9/11 Figurine, 9.5 Inch, Multicolor

The Trail of Painted Ponies celebrates the magic of the horse as an artistic canvas, the rich culture of America, and the unique talents of independent artists. The artists behind this exquisite collection come from all different backgrounds, and the inspirational stories behind each design are as heartfelt as they are beautiful. There have been a number of powerful tributes to the tragedy of 9/11, among them the commemorative public art installation known as the Tribute of Lights: a pair of giant beams of light, installed at Ground Zero, that mimicked the position and shape of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center as they illuminated the night sky over Manhattan. With this image in mind, I conceived of a Painted Pony that utilized the same form that The Trail created for a previous tribute to 9/11 titled "Unconquered," which posed a white stallion triumphantly atop rubble intended to represent the collapsed Twin Towers, with an American flag behind it. But instead of a white horse, this piece would feature a faceted blue horse. Blue because the lights in the Tribute of Lights were blue. Faceted to represent the 43,600 windows that were part of the Twin Towers, as well as the venues on the top floors of the North Tower which were called Windows on the World. The title - "Wild Blue" - borrows the name of a restaurant in the North Tower that was destroyed. About Us: Enesco is committed to BRING JOY EVERY DAY. The premier global destination for high-quality giftware, and home decor, our prestigious family of brands includes: Department 56 Village, Things Remembered, Foundations, Jim Shore Heartwood Creek, Disney Traditions by Jim Shore, Disney Showcase Collection, Disney by Britto, Designs by Lolita, Our Name Is Mud, and many more.

• ENESCO FIGURINE: by artist Rod Barker for the Trail of Painted Ponies collection
• DESIGN: celebrates the magic of the horse, the rich culture of America, and the unique talents of independent artists
• HAND-CRAFTED: with high-quality resin material and hand-painted with stunning color and detail
• FEATURES: include a collector card, that tells the artist’s story behind each design, and a decorative gift box
• DIMENSIONS: 8.25" L x 3.75" W x 9.5 " H