| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1822/00/00 | Richard Westmacott | Sculptor | An 18ft statue of Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, commemorating Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington is unveiled to the public. The completely nude statue causes such outrage that a fig leaf will be added soon. |
| Particulars for The Achilles Statue, Hyde Park: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sight Category | Object | ||
| Art Type | Sculpture | ||
| Historic Use | Work of Art | ||
| Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NHLE List Entry Number: | 1231393 | ||
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