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Marble statue of Her Majesty, in the Royal Exchange, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
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Marble statue of Her Majesty, in the Royal Exchange, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Marble statue of Her Majesty, in the Royal Exchange, 1845. Sculpture of Queen Victoria at the Royal Exchange in the City of London:marble Statue of her Majesty, placed in the centre of the Merchants area. The statue is cut from one block of fine white marble, and is from the chisel of Mr. Lough, one of our most eminent sculptors: it is of colossal size, and placed upon a stone pedestal. The " Art Journal" condemned it as...an odiously coarse production, in which not one feature of the Queen is recognisable ; it was of such gross vulgarity, that it exceeded the worst production that has ever been publicly exhibited. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print captures the magnificent marble statue of Queen Victoria at the Royal Exchange in London, created by W. J. Linton in 1845. The sculpture stands proudly in the center of the Merchants area, commanding attention with its colossal size and exquisite craftsmanship. Cut from a single block of fine white marble by Mr. Lough, a renowned sculptor of his time, this statue showcases Queen Victoria as an empress of India and sovereign ruler of Great Britain and Ireland. However, it faced severe criticism upon its unveiling. The "Art Journal" condemned it as an "odiously coarse production" claiming that not one feature of the Queen was recognizable. Some even went so far as to say that it exceeded any publicly exhibited work in terms of gross vulgarity. Despite these harsh critiques, this engraving from the "Illustrated London News" offers us a glimpse into history and allows us to appreciate both the controversy surrounding this artwork and its significance within Victorian society. Today, this print serves as a testament to artistic expression during the 19th century while also reminding us that even celebrated works can be subject to differing opinions over time. It is a fascinating piece that invites viewers to reflect on how art can provoke strong reactions and spark debates about taste and aesthetic standards.
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