# S-Printing Horse

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The S-Printing Horse is a public sculpture in Heidelberg, designed by artist Jürgen Goertz. Stainless steel and aluminium define much of its surface.

Its great scale makes the sculpture a visible landmark outside the Print Media Academy. Its rounded body recalls the form of a printing cylinder.

The unusual horse combines geometric structure, organic curves, and references to industrial print production. Its legs carry symbolic meaning within the sculpture.

Illuminated eyes represent scanning, while the book-shaped tail connects the work with printed finishing. The tail uses cyan, magenta, and yellow at night.

Fossil reliefs appear in hoof prints, linking the artwork with the Swabian Jura and its discoveries. Suggested wings echo printing speed and Pegasus imagery.

The neck openings mirror details from printing presses, extending the connection between sculpture and machinery. The Heidelberg sculpture also remains wheelchair accessible for visitors.

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## Photos

- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_SPrintingHorse_6832de9ef44f54dc86906179_0.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Heidelberger_Druckmaschinen_S_Printing_Horse_2007_by-RaBoe_01.jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_SPrintingHorse_6832de9ef44f54dc86906179_1.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Footprints_of_S-Printing_Horse.jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_SPrintingHorse_6832de9ef44f54dc86906179_2.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:S-Printing_Horse_vor_der_PrintMedia-Akademie_Heidelberg.JPG)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_SPrintingHorse_6832de9ef44f54dc86906179_3.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Berlin_Rolling_Horse_2008_by-RaBoe_02..jpg)

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