The Young Lovers, Bronze and limestone sculpture in Festival Gardens, City of London, England.
The Young Lovers features two figures seated together on a stepped base, representing tender affection through their close physical connection.
Georg Ehrlich created this sculpture between 1950 and 1951, during a period of artistic revival in post-war London.
The sculpture belongs to the City of London Corporation's collection, which includes over 80 public art pieces throughout the financial district.
Visitors can find this bronze artwork near St Paul's Cathedral at coordinates 51.5132586, -0.0971481, accessible through Cannon Street.
The bronze title plaque mounted on the pedestal displays the inscription 'THE YOUNG LOVERS GEORGE EHRLICH 1897 - 1966'.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1951
Creator: Georg Ehrlich
Made from material: bronze, Portland limestone
Part of: list of public art in the City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51326,-0.09715
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:51
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