Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture, Bronze sculpture in Merrion Square, Ireland
The memorial depicts Oscar Wilde reclining on a white quartz boulder, dressed in a green jade jacket and pink thulite collar.
The statue was unveiled in 1997 by Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland during a ceremony attended by poets Seamus Heaney and John Montague.
The sculpture includes three sections representing Wilde, his wife Constance, and Dionysus, illustrating connections between literature, family, and classical mythology.
Visitors can find the memorial at the northwest corner of Merrion Square Park, directly across from Oscar Wilde's childhood residence.
The statue features contrasting facial expressions, with one side showing happiness and the other displaying sorrow, crafted from white jade.
Location: Mansion House B Ward 1986
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1997
Creator: Danny Osborne
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Subject: Oscar Wilde
Made from material: bronze
Creator: Danny Osborne
GPS coordinates: 53.34080,-6.25055
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:12
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