Equestrian statue of Ferdinand Foch, Military monument in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, London, England.
The equestrian statue of Ferdinand Foch is a bronze sculpture in the City of Westminster, London, showing the French marshal on horseback on a stone base. It stands within Grosvenor Gardens, close to Victoria station, and is listed as a Grade II* building.
The statue was unveiled in 1930 as a gift from France to Britain, in recognition of Foch's role in the Allied victory in the First World War. The ceremony brought together dignitaries from both countries, reflecting the close ties formed during the conflict.
The statue stands in a small French-style garden within Grosvenor Gardens, which gives the setting a distinct character compared to the surrounding streets. The garden is open to the public and is sometimes used by passersby as a quiet resting spot near Victoria station.
The statue is freely accessible at any time since it stands in a public garden. It is easy to combine with a walk around the area, especially for visitors arriving at nearby Victoria station.
The sculptor Georges Malissard made this work as a copy of his own statue already installed in Tarbes, the birthplace of Foch, in France. It is one of the rare cases where the same artist produced the same subject twice for two different countries.
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