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The statue was commissioned to be placed at the heart of Spring Gardens at Vauxhall. The composer is shown holding the lyre of Orpheus, whose music...
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calmed savaged beasts. The statue became so celebrated that is was used to advertise the gardens. It is in marble and was carved in London by Louis-Francois Roubilac. The plinth was made later in 1850.
Subjects: History, Music
Key Stages: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS4+ Learning Groups: Teachers, Parents, Pupils, Others |
