Royal Observatory - Greenwich, London, UK
N 51° 28.614 W 000° 00.038
30U E 708278 N 5707126
A carving of Astronomia.
Waymark Code: WMBWP2
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/28/2011
Views: 15
This piece was carved in 1895 by W T Neatby and is attached to the wall of the Royal Observatory. It shows the figure holding the Sun and the Moon, the sculpture shows the zodiacal signs for Aquarius (Water Bearer), Scorpio (Scorpion), Leo (Lion) and Taurus (Bull), which respectively represent the four elements Air, Water, Fire and Earth. The material used is fired terracotta and was produced by Doulton & Co of Lambeth.
The whole piece is in remarkable condition and it is hard to believe it was created more than 100 years ago.
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1895
Where is this sculpture?:
The Royal Observatory
Greenwich
London, United Kingdom
Sculptors Name: W T Neatby
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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