Renowned Victorian artist and sculptor, GF Watts (1817-1904), made his last submission to the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition in 1904, the year of his death. It was a bronze cast of his Physical Energy plaster model, a striking equestrian sculpture.
113 years later, a new bronze cast of that piece stands back at the Royal Academy, welcoming all who enter the courtyard on Piccadilly.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 14 January 2018
Posted as part of My Sunday Photo
thank you for sharing this.I love to see it and will look for it next time I am in London.
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looks like they did a nice job on this…
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It’s such a grand statue, I always admire it when walking past.
Thank you for linking up
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There are some stunning statues and this one is striking. My daughter would love it x
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It’s a great statue in a fitting location
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Such a grand statue. I love the detail 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
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Have you been to Compton and seen the Watts gallery, Debs?
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No, I hadn’t heard of it until the background reading on this one. This latest cast was commissioned by them and will move to its permanent home at Compton. Have you Sue, and is it good?
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Yep, you must come with me…. Take a look at this, in the immediate vicinity
https://suejudd.com/2013/07/28/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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A stunning sculpture and full of movement – if that is possible for something so static! #MySundayPhoto
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