- Enzo Plazzotta
Enzo Plazzotta (
1921 -October 12 ,1981 ) was an Italian-born British sculptor.He was born in Mestre, near
Venice , and spent his working life inLondon . Plazzotta is best remembered for a fascination with and study of movement in bronze - the human form, horses, ballerinas, and for his female studies, many of which adorn London's streets.He died in London, aged 60.Works
Public works include:
*"Camargue Horses" stands on the Waterside Terrace at the
Barbican Centre , London
*"Crucifixion" in the College Gardens ofWestminster Abbey .
*"Homage to Leonardo" stands inBelgrave Square , London.
*"Jeté", 1975, is the corner of 46-57Millbank ,Westminster , London.
*"Young Dancer" sits opposite theRoyal Opera House in Broad Street, off Bow Street, London.External links
* [http://www.plazzotta.co.uk/public_displays.htm Plazzotta Sculpture website]
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