The Young Lovers - Festival Gardens, Cannon Street, London, UK
N 51° 30.795 W 000° 05.830
30U E 701415 N 5710898
This sculpture is to be found in Festival Gardens that are at the junction of Cannon Street and New Change to the south east of St Paul's Cathedral. The sculpture is by Georg Ehrlich.
Waymark Code: WMEER4
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/18/2012
Views: 8
This life-size bronze sculpture shows a young
couple, both naked, seated side-by-side. The girl has both her arms wrapped
around the man's waist and he has his left arm across the girl's stomach with
his hand under her left arm pit. His right hand is at the girl's back with his
hand caressing the girl's neck. Their cheeks are resting against each other in a
gesture of love that is seen on a daily basis.
The UK Attraction website (visit
link) tells us:
"This fine sculpture is located at the
centre of Festival Gardens in the shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral in the centre
of London's financial district. Designed by the great sculptor George Ehrlich,
the piece is one of his more well known works and represents peace and love
amongst the madness of the city life that surrounds them. Ehrlich is well known
for his sculptures, many of which can be found in some of the best galleries
around the world."