Statue of Joshua Reynolds, Bronze statue in Burlington House, London, England
The statue of Joshua Reynolds stands in the Annenberg Courtyard of Burlington House and features a standing figure mounted on a corniced stone pedestal. The bronze monument was carefully restored and carries an inscription that provides information about the honored artist.
Alfred Drury created this bronze monument in 1931 to commemorate the first president of the Royal Academy. This period was marked by the need to honor important cultural figures through lasting public monuments.
The statue represents the British tradition of honoring influential artists and stands at the entrance of the Royal Academy, a center of art education. It marks a place where artists and art enthusiasts gather, making the history of artistic patronage visible to visitors.
The monument is accessible during Burlington House opening hours and sits in a protected courtyard. Visitors can reach it easily without needing special arrangements or advance planning.
The fountains surrounding the monument are arranged according to an astronomical design based on the birth date of the honored artist from the 1700s. This unusual arrangement connects art and science in a subtle way.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1931
Creator: Alfred Drury
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.50889,-0.13936
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21
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