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Physical Energy (Watts's equestrian statue)
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Bronze equestrian statue by George Frederic Watts: a naked rider on a rearing horse, which the artist described as a symbol of the physical urge to reach what is yet unachieved. It is the second life-size cast, made in 1905 at Thames Ditton and delivered to Kensington Gardens in 1907, where it stands to the north-west of the Serpentine. It weighs six tonnes; the original plaster model is kept at the Watts Gallery in Compton.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Physical Energy (Watts's equestrian statue): 2 missions
- Walk from the statue to the edge of the SerpentineFrom the monument, walk to the lake shore and look back to see the statue in the park landscape.
- Photograph Physical Energy with the Serpentine behindGo up to the statue in Kensington Gardens and frame it from below to capture the rearing horse and the rider's pose.
Near Physical Energy (Watts's equestrian statue)
Kensington Gardens144 m awayQueen Caroline's Temple168 m awaySeries of Peter Pan monuments by George Frampton264 m awaySerpentine Galleries320 m awayAlbert Memorial486 m awayDiana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain528 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Physical Energy (Watts's equestrian statue)?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Physical Energy