The Naked Ladies

The Naked Ladies are eight large marble statues in the grounds of York House in Twickenham. The figures stand on an artificial rockery beside a waterfall, all carved from white Carrara marble.

The statues belonged to Whitaker Wright until his death in 1904. Sir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata acquired them afterward and placed them at York House in 1906.

The marble figures show a single nymph riding two sea horses, while seven other shapes stretch their arms upward. Visitors find the group directly above a rock cascade, where falling water becomes part of the scene.

The sculptures stand in a public park with entrances on the Embankment and Church Lane. The garden is freely accessible during daylight hours.

During World War II, workers covered the white figures with gray sludge to prevent moonlight reflection. This camouflage kept enemy aircraft from spotting the area.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Inception: 1922

Made from material: Carrara marble

GPS coordinates: 51.44675,-0.32420

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26