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The New Inland Revenue Office - Statues just placed on the New Front of Somerset House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The New Inland Revenue Office - Statues just placed on the New Front of Somerset House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Inland Revenue Office - Statues just placed on the New Front of Somerset House, 1857. These statues personify the three principal cities of the United Kingdom - London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. London is represented holding a sceptre in her right hand, and in her left a wreath of laurel: she is murally crowned, and the hair falls upon the shoulders in large curls...The drapery is very boldly treated...The figure of Edinburgh is gracefully treated. She is attired in a rather close dress, over which is thrown a mantle...in the left hand she has a spear...Dublin is perhaps the least successful of the three personifications of the cities - the drapery does not hang so well. She holds in her right hand and supports on the right hip the harp of Erin; in the left hand she bears a scroll, partly unrolled...The statue of London is by Legrew; and those of Edinburgh and Dublin are by Theed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph captures the moment when the new statues of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin were unveiled on the front facade of Somerset House in London, in 1857. The three cities were symbolically represented as personifications, each holding symbols of their unique identities. London, the capital city of England, is depicted as a regal figure, holding a sceptre in her right hand and a wreath of laurel in her left. Her crown and long curls add to her majestic appearance. The statue was sculpted by Legrew. Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is gracefully portrayed, wearing a close-fitting dress and a mantle. She holds a spear in her left hand, symbolizing strength and protection. The statue was created by Theed. Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is the least successful of the three in terms of execution, with the drapery not hanging as well as intended. She holds a harp in her right hand, representing the rich musical heritage of Ireland, and a scroll in her left hand. The statue was also sculpted by Theed. These magnificent statues were a source of great pride for the people of London and symbolized the unity and strength of the United Kingdom. The intricate details and bold treatment of the drapery add to the grandeur of the scene, making this photograph a beautiful representation of the historical significance of these statues and their place in the architectural landscape of Somerset House.
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