article_snippet: , London's Fourth Plinth art project has always provided a controversial modern twist to the traditional landmarks around London's Trafalgar Square.
article_snippet: The 13-feet high bronze skeleton is a "wry comment," organizers say, on the equestrian statue of King William IV originally planned, but never realized for Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth more than 150 years ago.
article_snippet: Further nods to the past and the sculpture's location can be found in the pose which is based on the engraving "The Anatomy of a Horse" by English artist George Stubbs, whose famous equine portraits hang on the walls of the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square's north side.
article_snippet: One of London's most famous landmarks, Trafalgar Square is popular with tourists.
article_snippet: Named after a famed 1805 British naval victory against the French, the French centerpiece is a column commemorating Lord Horatio Nelson, who died during the conflict.
article_snippet: It's a very prominent spot," said the 78-year-old, reflecting on the "Gift Horse's" positioning in Trafalgar Square,  
article_snippet: Around Trafalgar Square there was mixed reaction to the sculpture.
highlights_snippet: A new sculpture for Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth unveiled Thursday .
  
highlights_snippet: German-born artist Hans Haacke's is the 10th artwork to be displayed on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth .