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Sign: London - "Atalanta" outdoor sculpture by Francis Derwent Wood


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62 Chelsea Embankment, London SW11 3BG, UK
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On the sign:
F. DERWENT WOOD RA
1871 SCULPTOR 1926
THIS EXAMPLE OF HIS WORK IS PLACED HERE IN HIS MEMORY BY MEMBERS OF THE CHELSEA ARTS CLUB AND OTHER FRIENDS
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The statue "Atalanta" was made in 1929 by Francis Derwent Wood. It features Atalanta, a figure from Greek mythology, known for her hunting skills and excelling in the use of the bow.

The statue was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

The artist’s signature is engraved on the base of the statue, as can be seen in a photo taken that day
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