The Messenger, Bronze equestrian statue outside Quadrant House in Sutton, United Kingdom
The life-sized bronze statue depicts a young male rider without clothes on horseback, raising one hand above while putting another near his mouth.
The sculpture was commissioned by Business Press International Ltd and installed in 1981, following four years of meticulous development by David Wynne.
The statue represents the concept of communication through the image of a messenger calling out while mounted on a strong, unbridled horse.
Located adjacent to Sutton railway station, the statue stands on a seven-foot marble and granite base, reaching a total height of 150 inches.
David Wynne studied major equestrian monuments in Italy, including the Marcus Aurelius statue in Rome, before creating this interpretation of partnership between human and horse.
Location: London Borough of Sutton
Inception: 1981
Creator: David Wynne
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.35941,-0.19020
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:36
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