The monumental relief work 'The Islanders' by Siegfried Charoux, on display at the South Bank Exhibition of the Festival of Britain

Date:
26 May 1951
Location:
Festival of Britain, South Bank Exhibition, The Islanders sculpture, South Bank, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
Reference:
OP35887
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The original caption reads: "South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain 1951. River Walk: The monumental group in high relief "The Islanders" by Siegfried Charoux."

The monumental relief work was created in concrete. It depicted the figures of a man, woman and child, and was exhibited as part of the Sea and Ships pavilion. The monument was destroyed following the end of the Festival of Britain.

Content

This is part of the Collection: FOB01 Festival Of Britain Official Photographs

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Sculptor: Charoux Siegfried

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Sculpture, Art And Design, Festivals And Fairs