London's Open-Air Statuary

Name: London's Open-Air Statuary
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ISBN: 9781025813004

Edward Gleichen

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Non-graphic art forms; British & Irish history; Travel & holiday guides

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""London's Open-Air Statuary"" is a comprehensive survey of the public monuments and sculptures that define the landscape of London. This work offers a detailed catalog and historical account of the statues situated throughout the city's parks, squares, and streets as they stood in the early 20th century.

The book meticulously documents each work of art, providing insights into the subjects depicted-ranging from monarchs and military heroes to literary figures and allegorical representations. Lord Edward Gleichen examines the artistic merit of the sculptures while also exploring the historical context and the circumstances surrounding their commission and unveiling. This guide serves as both an aesthetic critique and a historical record of the city's commemorative culture.

For enthusiasts of art history, urban design, and British heritage, ""London's Open-Air Statuary"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of public art in one of the world's most storied capitals. It remains a valuable resource for understanding how London has chosen to celebrate its past through the medium of stone and bronze, preserving the legacy of the figures and events that shaped the nation.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Edward Gleichen
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 562g
ISBN: 9781025813004
ISBN 10: 1025813006
Pages: 404
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active