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Icarus

Icarus and his father Daedalus attempted to escape from Crete by means of wings constructed from feathers and wax. Icarus flew too close to the sun, and the melting wax caused him to fall into the sea where he drowned
(Wikipedia)

Michael Ayrton
1973

Description

Bronze sculpture depicted Icarus.

Inscription(s)

ICARUS
BY MICHAEL AYRTON
presented to the
corporation of london
by the
bernard sunley investment trust ltd.
1973

in memory of bernard sunley (1910-1964)
who loved gardens & the city of london

Sculptor

Michael Ayrton (London 1921 - id. 1975), English artist and writer (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in the City of London.

Locatie (N 51°30'44" - W 0°5'49") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo139; Photograph: 7 August 2014
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