“Fortitude & Faith” (on base of Gordon Memorial) by Sir W. Hamo Thornycroft

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Fortitude & Faith (on base of Gordon Memorial)

Sir W. Hamo Thornycroft, R. A. (1850-1925)

Bronze

Victoria Embankment, London

Other views

Entire monument

detail (Gordon from left)

detail (Gordon from front)

Charity & Justice

Photograph 1999 by George P. Landow

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“On the flanks of the pedestal are set two large bronze low relief panels with standing female figures of Charity and Justice and Fortitude and Faith. Immediately above them and continued on all four sides of the pedestal are all richly elaborated foliated frieze and cornice, carved” by Farmer & Brindley, the firm responsible for all the stonework. The stone superstructure is hung with delicate bronze wreaths and garlands.” — Beattie 205

Bibliography

Beattie, Susan. The New Sculpture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983.

Last modified 17 July 2001