Statue of Joshua Reynolds
A statue of Sir Joshua Reynolds stands in the "Annenberg Courtyard" of Burlington House, off Piccadilly in the City of Westminster, London, England. Reynolds was the first president of the Royal Academy, who occupy the main wing of Burlington House.
The statue in 2007
The work is by Alfred Drury, himself a member of the RA, and was erected by the RA and the Leighton Fund in 1931.[1] It was Grade II listed in February 1970 and its inscription was re-carved 2002.[1]
Near the statue are fountains, installed in 2000, arranged in the pattern of the planets at the time of Reynolds' birth.[2]
References
- "Burlington House courtyard – Joshua Reynolds". London Remembers. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "About Us". Burlington House. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
External links
- Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1226714)". National Heritage List for England.
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