Physical Energy, Bronze equestrian sculpture in Kensington Gardens, United Kingdom
The Physical Energy sculpture features a horse with a rider gazing forward, cast in bronze and standing four meters tall in the park landscape.
George Frederic Watts began creating this sculpture in the 1880s, completing the plaster model in 1904, with the first bronze cast installed in 1907.
The sculpture represents human determination and progress, originally designed to embody the concept of man pursuing achievements through physical strength and willpower.
Visitors can access the sculpture through multiple entrances of Kensington Gardens, with nearby Lancaster Gate and Queensway underground stations providing convenient transportation.
Four bronze casts of Physical Energy exist worldwide, with versions located in London, Cape Town, Harare, and at the Watts Gallery in Surrey.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1907
Creator: George Frederic Watts
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
GPS coordinates: 51.50674,-0.17830
Latest update: May 28, 2025 00:22
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