Weston Park Main War Memorial (UEB contracted)
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- Synopsis
- The main war memorial is made from a tapered square column of granite, approximately 9 metres in height, that sits on a wider plinth that is surrounded on all sides by four steps. Four short square pillars edge the side of the steps. Two life-size bronze statues of soldiers dressed in full military uniform, including tin hat with one carrying a rifle and the other a pistol, are positioned one on either side of the wider plinth. Although both are dressed ready for battle they are portrayed standing in a non-combat pose looking thoughtfully out across the park landscape. There are several raised bands of simple decoration that surround the column - behind and slightly above the soldiers and just below the domed top of the column. A bronze statue of the Roman winged goddess Victory stands on the domed top of the column. She is standing on tiptoes with her right leg held slightly out behind her. Her back is arched with her head looking upwards and her wings outstretched behind her. She is holding a victor's wreath high up above her head with her right arm and holds a sheath of corn down by her side with the other. She is wearing a loosely draped dress that clings to her figure. The tactile images gives a simplified overview of the main memorial showing one of the four sides with the soldier carrying the rifle and a side view of the Roman goddess. The main war memorial was erected in the park in 1922. The soldiers were students of the Sheffield College of Art posing for the sculptor.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Publisher:
- RNIB
- Date of Addition:
- 05/11/17
- Copyrighted By:
- RNIB
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Ian Green
- Proofread By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.