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Sir Edwin Landseer's Lions at the Base of Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square.
- What animals are at the base of Nelson's column?
- Why are there lions at Nelson's column?
- Who are the statues in Trafalgar Square?
- What does Nelson hold in his left hand?
- Who sculpted the lions on Nelson's Column?
- How many lions does Nelson's Column have?
- What are the lions in Trafalgar Square made from?
- Why does Trafalgar Square have 3 lions?
- How tall is Nelson's statue?
- Can you see Big Ben from Nelson's Column?
- What is the new statue in Trafalgar Square?
- How did Admiral Nelson lose his arm?
- How tall was Horatio Nelson?
What animals are at the base of Nelson's column?
It is a column of the Corinthian order built from Dartmoor granite. The statue of Nelson was carved from Craigleith sandstone by sculptor Edward Hodges Baily. The four bronze lions around its base, designed by Sir Edwin Landseer, were added in 1867.
Why are there lions at Nelson's column?
During the planning of Nelson's Column, the committee in charge had decided that four lions at the base of the plinth would be a brilliant addition to the design. What is this? They wanted something to represent the heroism of Lord Nelson and decided that these creatures were more than fitting.
Who are the statues in Trafalgar Square?
At the top of the column is a statue of Horatio Nelson, who commanded the British Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar. Surrounding the square are the National Gallery on the north side and St Martin-in-the-Fields Church to the east.
What does Nelson hold in his left hand?
The Nelson Column, as it was once known, was erected to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805; a victory in which he died. The Column took a while to — ahem — get off the ground.
Who sculpted the lions on Nelson's Column?
One of the four lion sculptures by Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73) at the base of Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square.
How many lions does Nelson's Column have?
The famous statues of four lions in Trafalgar Square, surrounding Nelson's Column, are commonly known as the 'Landseer Lions' after the artist who created them.
What are the lions in Trafalgar Square made from?
The Trafalgar Square lions are cast in bronze from the cannons of ships defeated in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Why does Trafalgar Square have 3 lions?
When planning the design of Nelson's Column, Nelson's Testimonial Committee had included four lions at the corners of the plinth. It was intended that the lions were to be in stone or granite some 20 feet long, although this idea was not met with universal agreement.
How tall is Nelson's statue?
Vital statistics. The Nelson element is a sandstone statue of the famous admiral that stands at 5.5 metres tall.
Can you see Big Ben from Nelson's Column?
Big Ben can be seen clearly from Trafalgar Square. You don't need to climb Nelson's Column to see the iconic clock either.
What is the new statue in Trafalgar Square?
The current occupant is Heather Phillipson's sculpture “The End” — a giant swirl of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a fly and a drone. It's due to stay on display until September 2022.
How did Admiral Nelson lose his arm?
When Britain entered the French Revolutionary Wars in 1793, Nelson was given command of the Agamemnon. He served in the Mediterranean, helped capture Corsica and saw battle at Calvi (where he lost the sight in his right eye). He would later lose his right arm at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1797.
How tall was Horatio Nelson?
It is difficult to imagine that this man standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall with only a left arm and left eye, who was seasick from the first day he started his naval career, would become the most celebrated hero of the British Royal Navy, leading them to their most important victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and ...
