Equestrian statue of George IV, Trafalgar Square

George IV
A close up of the statue on top of the plinth
The statue in 2013
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ArtistSir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
Year1843 (unveiled)
TypeEquestrian statue
MediumBronze
LocationTrafalgar Square, London WC2
Coordinates51°30′30″N 0°07′39″W / 51.50838°N 0.12759°W / 51.50838; -0.12759
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameStatue of George IV
Designated5 February 1970
Reference no.1275350[1]

The statue of George IV in Trafalgar Square, London, is a bronze equestrian statue by Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey. It depicts the King dressed in ancient Roman attire and riding bareback.[2] The sculpture was originally designed to sit on top of the Marble Arch at the entrance to Buckingham Palace, but was placed in its current location following the King's death.

  1. ^ Historic England. "Statue of George IV (1275350)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Famous Royal memorials". The British Monarchy. Retrieved 5 August 2012.