Equestrian statue of William III

Equestrian statue of William III

Sculpture


title = Equestrian statue of William III
artist = John Michael Rysbrack
year = 1733
type = Bronze
height =
inch =
city = Bristol
museum =

Equestrian statue of William III (located at coord|51|27|02|N|2|35|41|W|region:GB_type:landmark|display=inline,title) is a historic statue in the centre of Queen Square in Bristol, England.

The statue of William III by John Michael Rysbrack, cast in 1733 and erected in 1736 to signify the city's loyalty. The Bronze statue is on a Portland ashlar pedestal with a moulded plinth and cornice. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building. [cite web | title=Equestrian statue of William III | work=Images of England | url=http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?id=380268 | accessdate=2007-02-22]

References

ee also

* Grade I listed buildings in Bristol


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