Plinth Collection

The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert
The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Etching of the sculpture by Sir Frederic Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London

Statue of St. Joan of Arc with coloured light from stained glass, Church of Notre Dame, Vitre, Brittany, France, Europe

Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Ireland
Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

The Copper Horse - Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire
The Copper Horse by Sir Richard Westmacott (1775-1856) - marking the end of the Long Walk at Snow Hill in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire Date: circa 1910s

The Treaty Stone, Limerick, Republic of Ireland. The Treaty of Limerick ended the Williamite war in Ireland between the Jacobites and the supporters of William of Orange

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher
Plato (427-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method. His writings shaped and continue to have a profound influence on Western thought

Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby
The Arboretum, a public park near the centre of Derby, with a fountain (left) and a statue of Sir Frederick Henry Royce (1863-1933), the English engineer and automobile manufacturer

Male bronze lion, Gate of Supreme Harmony, Outer Court, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Hemiciclo a Juarez (Benito Juarez Monument), Alameda, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Old Main Bridge over River Main and Fortress Marienberg behind, Wurzburg, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Versailles, Coin de Parc, 1904. Creator: Eugene Atget
Versailles, Coin de Parc, 1904. A work made of albumen print

Unveiling of the Royal Scots Grey Memorial, Princes Street
The unveiling ceremony of the Royal Scots Grey Memorial by William Birnie Rhind (1853 - 1933), West Gardens Cottage, Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland - by Earl of Rosebery on 16th November 1906

Main Street, Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Main Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), with the Cecil Rhodes Memorial in the distance on the left. Date: circa 1920

Plaza de la Libertad, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Plaza de la Libertad (Liberty Square), Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Plaza Colon and Cathedral, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Plaza Colon (with statue of Christopher Columbus) and Cathedral (Our Lady of the Candelaria or Candlemas), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, North Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1905

Four scenes, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
Four scenes in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa -- Town Gardens, Delville Wood Cross, Commercial Road and Municipal Swimming Baths. Date: circa 1930

Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall
Market Jew Street with Humphry Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall. The name of the street comes from the Cornish Marghas Yow, meaning Thursday Market. The scientist Humphry Davy was born in Penzance

Abraham Lincoln Statue, Westminster, London
Statue of US President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), Parliament Square, Westminster, London (now re-located slightly to stand in front of the Middlesex Guildhall)

Square du Petit Sablon, Brussels, Belgium
Aerial view of the Square du Petit Sablon, Brussels, Belgium, a public garden noted for its statues of representatives from traditional professions. Date: circa 1900

Capriccio of Roman Ruins with the Pantheon, 1737 (oil on canvas)
FIT332196 Capriccio of Roman Ruins with the Pantheon, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 36.8x69.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Nelson Pillar, Dublin, Ireland. circa 1905

Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910. Sir Steuart Colvin Bayley (1836-1925) was a British civil servant and Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1887-1890

Derby, England - Unveiling statue of Queen Victoria
Derby, England - Unveiling a memorial statue of Queen Victoria by King Edward VII on June 28th, 1906. Date: 1906

Air vent and Cromwell statue, Salford, Manchester
An air vent and a statue of Oliver Cromwell make an unusual pairing at the rear of Buile Hill Park Hall in Salford, Manchester. Date: circa 1980

Mozart monument, Mozartplatz square, Salzburg, Salzburger Land, Austria, Europe

The Black Prince Statue in City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wurzburg Residence, Residence Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Edward VII Memorial unveiling at Brighton and Hove
The unveiling of a Memorial to the late King Edward VII on the boundary dividing the boroughs of Brighton and Hove. It was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Sussex, the Duke of Norfolk

Secular Games held in Rome
The Secular Games (Ludi Saeculares) are held in Rome to commemorate a 100-year span of Roman history. Despite their name, the Games were a religious celebration involving sacrifices

Praca da Liberdade, Porto, northern Portugal
Praca da Liberdade (Liberty Square) and Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies), Porto, northern Portugal, with the City Hall at the upper end. Date: 1930s

Figure from the Royal Artillery Memorial 1914-18, 1925 (Portland stone and bronze) (photo
JBG148202 Figure from the Royal Artillery Memorial 1914-18, 1925 (Portland stone and bronze) (photo) by Jagger, Charles Sergeant (1885-1934); Hyde Park Corner, London, UK; eJulian Page; English

San Francisco church, Barranco, Lima, Peru, South America
San Francisco church in Barranco, a district of Lima, Peru, South America. circa 1910

Quintin Hogg, English merchant and philanthropist
Quintin Hogg (1845-1903), English merchant and philanthropist. Statue erected by the Royal Polytechnic Institution to the memory of their founder, Regent Street, London

Kaiser Wilhelm monument, Dusseldorf, Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm monument and street scene, Dusseldorf, Germany

Statue of Shiva rising out of a Lake Sur Sagar in the centre of Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Asia

Old Main Bridge and Fortress Marienberg, Wurzburg, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

The entrance to the Palace, the Tropical Garden, Funchal, Madeira, Atlantic, Europe

Greece, Attica, Athens, Statue of Athena at the Academy of Arts

Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer
5893182 Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer.; (add.info.: Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer)

Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street, and plinth for a statue
FLO4688219 Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street, and plinth for a statue. Chromolithograph and illustration by S

A Sculptor's Studio, 1618-1639. Creator: Reinhold Timm
A Sculptor's Studio, 1618-1639

Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680

Small Parian Head, Late 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Small Parian Head, Late 3rd century BCE

Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, between c.1750 and c.1757. Creator: Johann Christoph Ludwig Lücke
Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, between c.1750 and c.1757

Monument to Mignard, c.1735. Creator: Juste-François Boucher
Monument to Mignard, c.1735

Italian Landscape with Ruins, n.d. Creator: Jonas Umbach
Italian Landscape with Ruins, n.d

Weeping Willow, 1802. Creator: Jacob Philip Hackert
Weeping Willow, 1802

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Plinth: From Ancient Philosophers to Majestic Monuments" The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert - This captivating sculpture stands tall on its plinth, depicting the strength and determination of an athlete in a fierce struggle. Statue of St. Joan of Arc with coloured light from stained glass, Church of Notre Dame - Bathed in vibrant hues, this statue atop its plinth embodies the bravery and devotion of the legendary French heroine. Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Ireland - As you gaze upon these breathtaking mountains from their plinths below, you can't help but feel humbled by nature's grandeur. The Copper Horse - Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire - Perched proudly on its elevated plinth overlooking lush greenery lies this magnificent equestrian statue that pays homage to British history. The Treaty Stone, Limerick, Republic of Ireland - Embedded within Limerick's rich history is this iconic stone monument resting on its sturdy plinth—a symbol of peace and reconciliation for generations past and present. Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher - Delve into ancient wisdom as you explore Plato's teachings through his timeless writings that have stood firmly on their intellectual plinths throughout centuries. Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby - In the heart of Derby's serene arboretum sits a majestic fountain surrounded by lush greenery while a noble statue graces its central plinth—truly an oasis for tranquility seekers. Male bronze lion at Gate of Supreme Harmony in Forbidden City – Witnessing the regal stance atop its imposing plinth at one of China's most revered landmarks evokes awe-inspiring admiration for these mighty creatures guarding imperial realms.