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David Lloyd George

David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor
Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester 1863 - Llanystumdwy, Wales 1945
British Liberal politician and statesman. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1916-22; Leader of the Liberal Party, 1926-31
(Wikipedia)

Michael Rizzello
1960

Description

Bronze statue of Lloyd George in suit and cape with his right leg stretched forward, right arm outstretched and both fists clenched.

Inscription(s)

DAVID
LLOYD GEORGE
1863-1945

Signed: rizzello sc. 1960

Annotation

The statue was unveiled in July 1960 by the Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan.

Sculptor

Michael Rizzello (London 1926 - London 2004), British sculptor (Website - Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Cardiff Public Art Register (PDF on-line).
Wikipedia, List of public art in Cardiff.
British Listed Buildings, Listed buildings in Wales.
Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project Database.
University College for the Creative Arts, VADS (Visual Arts Data Service).

Locatie (N 51°29'7" - W 3°10'36") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwa027; Photograph: 24 July 2012
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