Can anyone help identify this statue in Vienna?

[jen78]

Hi,

I took this photo while in Vienna and have entered it into a competition but have been asked for some more details about it and I have no idea.

http://tinypic.com/r/j9ukqp/5

I'd be grateful to anyone who can help identify it.

Thanks very much in advance :)

[Rosetta]

Jen have a peak at the answer in history

[rogerr]

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[jen78]

Thank you both :D xxx

[Mr Veritas]

Further to rogerr's excellent answer.
This is one of two staues on the roof of the Vienna State Opera.
The following is from the Opera House's Official Website:~

"Ernst Julius H�hnel

The two representations of riders over the main fa�ade of the loggia were erected in 1876. They were created by Ernst Julius H�hnel and represent two flying horses, illustrating Harmony and the muse of poetry (Erato)."

However,quite which your horseman is you will have to decide.I plump for Harmony.