Statue of William Huskisson in Pimlico Gardens is a Grade II listed building in the Westminster local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 January 2016. Statue. 3 related planning applications.

Statue of William Huskisson in Pimlico Gardens

WRENN ID
peeling-corbel-myrtle
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Westminster
Country
England
Date first listed
4 January 2016
Type
Statue
Source
Historic England listing

Description

Memorial statue, 1836, by John Gibson for Mrs Eliza Huskisson. The statue is the second version of one made by Gibson in 1833.

MATERIAL: Carrara marble.

DESCRIPTION: Huskisson is depicted as a standing figure looking downward in reflection. He is wearing a Roman toga with his right shoulder and part of his chest exposed; his feet are sandaled. His left hand is raised across his chest, and in his right hand he holds a scroll. Behind him on his left-hand side is a broken column, on which is the worn inscription: ‘OPUS IOANNIS GIBSON’

The plinth is also of marble; on the front (west) face is the inscription: ‘WILLIAM HUSKISSON / STATESMAN / BORN 1770 DIED 1830’. Below is a base of four steps.

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.