Wellington Arch Quadriga
Public Art : Wellington Arch Quadriga
Also Known As : Peace Descending on the Quadriga of
Sculptor: © Adrian Jones (1845–1938)
Description: The enormous bronze sculpture features
Victory with her laurel held high riding on a chariot, as a young boy steers four rearing horses.
Date Unveiled: 1912
Location: The triumphal arch is located on the south
side of Hyde Park at the north western corner of Green Park, London, England.
“The quadriga surmounting this arch was presented to the nation, as a mark of deepest loyalty and
respect to his late revered Majesty Edward VII, by Herbert First Baron Michelham of Hellingly
Background To Wellington Arch:
Wellington Arch Quadriga Trivia: The Wellington Arch Quadriga is
the largest bronze sculpture not only in England but the whole of Europe.
Sculptor Adrain Jones used Lord Michelham's son as a model for the little boy leading the horses (below