Statue of Jan Smuts, Bronze statue in Parliament Square, Westminster, England.
The bronze figure of Jan Smuts stands on a granite pedestal, depicting him in military uniform with his left leg forward in a walking stance.
The statue commemorates Field Marshal Jan Smuts, who served as Prime Minister of South Africa and contributed to British military efforts during both World Wars.
The 1956 sculpture by Jacob Epstein represents the strong diplomatic connections between the United Kingdom and South Africa during the mid-twentieth century.
The monument stands on the north side of Parliament Square between the statues of Lord Palmerston and David Lloyd George, at coordinates 51.5008657, -0.1268841.
The granite base of the memorial comes from South Africa, bearing the inscription 'JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS 1870-1950' in capital letters.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1956
Creator: Jacob Epstein
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 51.50087,-0.12688
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:23
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