The sculpture 'Root Bodied Forth', by Mitzi Solomon Cunliffe, outside the Rocket Restaurant at the South Bank Exhibition of the Festival of Britain

Date:
22 Jun 1951
Location:
Festival of Britain, South Bank Exhibition, Belvedere Road, South Bank, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
Reference:
OP35888
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The original caption reads: "South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain 1951. 'Root Bodied Forth', by Mitzi Solomon Cunliffe, a group in red sandstone outside the Rocket Restaurant."

Mitzi Solomon Cunliffe also created a pair of bronze handles, in the form of hands, which were displayed on the Regatta Restaurant at the South Bank site.

Content

This is part of the Collection: FOB01 Festival of Britain official photographs

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Solomon Cunliffe, Mitzi: Festival Of Britain Office

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Sculpture, Art And Design