The statue of Queen Victoria in the grounds of the Istana Singapore.
The Istana was originally built as the Governor’s Residence when Singapore was a British colony. It was completed in 1869. It housed not only the Governor but also senior administrators. The building passed to the new Singaporean government in 1959 on self-governance. Since 1960 the grounds have been open to the public on public holidays throughout the year. The grounds extend to over 100 acres and contain a 9 hole golf course. The statue of Queen Victoria in this image was commissioned by Sir Cecil Smith and was completed in 1889 by the sculptor EE Geflowski. It is a popular venue for the public during the Istana’s open days.
Size: 5300px × 3520px
Location: The Istana Orchard Road Singapore
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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