Gallos by Rubin Eynon, Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, May 2021
This 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the cliffs of Tintagel. It is named Gallos, taken from the Cornish word for power. This dominant piece of art, clutching what looks like the Excalibur sword, is thought by most people to be the legendary King Arthur. Officially, though, this statue represents not only the legend of Arthur but the royal heritage and historic importance of the site of Tintagel as a whole.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 10 July 2021
For more public art, check out Marsha and Cee’s Public Art Challenge
Also posted as part of Skywatch Friday and Weekend Sky
Travel with Intent 
Wow!
The legend of a King and his Sword captured beautifully in this sculpture.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing sky capture with my challenge 🙂
LikeLike
I am so taken by this sculpture – particularly the spaces through it. I love all things Arthurian so this really captured my attention!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Tintagel is a great place for Arthur fans. And this statue is wonderful addition. I like its semi-see-through design. I wonder if that was partly practical – easier to stand on the cliffside if the wind can pass through
LikeLike
Ooooh, maybe so, maybe so – to stand the test of winds!
I have heard, though, that this style of sculpture is to encourage the viewer to participate by filling in the gaps.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, that is very interesting
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am thinking particularly of Bruno Catalano
https://brunocatalano.com/
LikeLike
Ju-Lyn – so am I love it
LikeLike
Amazed to read above that this was only erected a few years ago. It has certainly merged into the background, or should that be foreground, very well. Lovely photograph.
LikeLike
It’s a wonderful statue, beautifully captured.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Sofia. I did crawl on the floor a bit!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was worth it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh. My.
LikeLike
So much to admire about this post. Art is so imaginative and not literal. While it can be literal, this kind of work is so outside the tiny box that encases my imagination that I’m in awe. Thanks for sharing, Debbie.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad you enjoyed it so much, Marsha
LikeLiked by 1 person
So eerie and powerful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, that’s amazing… both the photo and the statue!
LikeLike
What an imposing structure. I love how it was made. Wonderful photos for this week. 😀 😀
LikeLike
Great photos of a wonderful statue. We saw a Public TV special about that region.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s a wonderful area – just perfect for walking and sitting 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
The land and sea looked beautiful there in the video. Haunting.
LikeLike
Just love this statue!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It looks appropriate for the setting….
LikeLiked by 2 people
Nice statue but I can’t help thinking it could make a good scarecrow to keep the raccoons and bears of the deck.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maybe,
LikeLike
A unique & fascinating statue, great find 😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was a wonderful surprise. I hadn’t been down there for many many years and Arthur wasn’t there then
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll need to hunt him down next time I’m down that way 😃
LikeLike
That is so good 😀😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Only erected a few years ago but it looks a natural part of the cliffside
LikeLiked by 1 person
It does
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful statue !!
LikeLike