Frieze of Parnassus, Stone sculpture at Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, United Kingdom
The Frieze of Parnassus encircles the base of the Albert Memorial with 169 life-size sculptures depicting historical artists across different disciplines.
Created between 1864 and 1872, the frieze was carved by Henry Hugh Armstead and John Birnie Philip as part of Queen Victoria's memorial to Prince Albert.
The 64-meter-long frieze represents musicians and poets on the south side, painters on the east, architects on the north, and sculptors on the west.
Visitors can examine the frieze while exploring Kensington Gardens, with the best viewing times during morning hours when sunlight illuminates the detailed carvings.
The frieze includes only one woman among its 169 figures, Nitocris, and represents Michelangelo twice - as both painter and sculptor.
Location: City of Westminster
Creator: Henry Hugh Armstead, John Birnie Philip
Part of: Albert Memorial
GPS coordinates: 51.50250,-0.17778
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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