Two tourists pass in front of the Statue of Achilles (by Richard Westmacott), on SE side of Hyde Park, London, UK.
The statue was cast from cannon taken in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo and was presented by the women of England to the Duke of Wellington. It was the very first statue of a naked man on public display in London. Originally anatomically correct, the fig leaf was added later to save blushes although it has been chipped off twice - in 1870 and 1961. Inscription Reads: To Arthur, Duke of Wellington, and his brave companions in arms this statue of Achilles cast from cannons won at the victories of Salmanaca, Vittoria, Toulouse and Waterloo is inscribed by their countrymen Placed on this spot on the XVIII day of June MDCXXII by command of His Majesty George IIII.
Size: 5129px × 3418px
Location: Hyde Park, London, UK
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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