The Young Lovers

This bronze and limestone sculpture portrays two figures seated together on a stepped base in Festival Gardens. The pair sits in close contact, with their physical connection forming the central focus of the composition.

The sculpture was created by Georg Ehrlich between 1950 and 1951, during a period of artistic renewal following the Second World War. It reflects the hopeful outlook that emerged in post-war artistic practice in London.

The figures sit close together in a way that shows physical closeness and affection in a public setting. You can observe how tenderness between two people is expressed through their posture and positioning.

The work sits in an open public area within Festival Gardens near St Paul's Cathedral and is accessible on foot from Cannon Street Station. The sculpture remains on display year-round without restricted viewing times.

The bronze plaque on the pedestal includes the artist's birth and death years alongside the title and name. This detail reveals that Ehrlich created the sculpture early in his career and continued working for many decades afterward.

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

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