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Design for the decoration of the statue of Eros for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Piccadilly Circus, London

RIBA Ref No RIBA4045
Architect/DesignerCasson, Sir Hugh Maxwell (1910-1999)
Gilbert, Sir Alfred (1854-1934)
Artist/PhotographerCasson, Sir Hugh Maxwell (1910-1999)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1953
Image Date1952
ViewExterior
MediumDrawing
Library ReferenceSD129/3(3)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectFantastic architecture ; Coronation decorations ; Statues
NOTES: The statue of Eros was designed by Sir Arthur Gilbert and erected in 1893. Elizabeth ascended the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952 and was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953.
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