Edward VII

Sir William Goscombe John, 1860-1952

1916; restored 2008

Bronze on a granite pedestal

Pier Head, Liverpool

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Photograph and text by Jacqueline Banerjee, 2009.

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This sturdy sculpture shows the King seated on horseback in a resolute but relaxed pose, with his horse reined in. The horse's stance, with arched neck and curved-in tail, is particularly characterful. When the bronze was restored, not only dirt but also layers of protective black and yellow paint and even car primer had to be removed from it (see Sharpe). These bear witness to earlier efforts to preserve the sculpture in its unusually exposed waterfront location. The details of the King's features and his regalia can now be seen more clearly.

Reference

Sharpe, Laura. Liverpool Daily Post, 18 June 2008. Available offsite here. Viewed 15 February 2009.

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Last modified 15 February 2009.