Natural landmarks · London
Homage to Leonardo
In or near City of Westminster.
Homage to Leonardo — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hyde Park Corner · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Homage to Leonardo is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1982. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 51.4994°, -0.1527°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Homage to Leonardo, sometimes referred to as Vitruvian Man for being a representation of the drawing of the same name by Leonardo da Vinci, is an outdoor statue by Italian sculptor Enzo Plazzotta, located at Belgrave Square in central London, United Kingdom. The statue was completed posthumously by Plazzotta's assistant Mark Holloway in 1982, and was installed in 1984.
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Background
Description
An inscription on the front of the base reads: "Homage to Leonardo". The back of the base includes the inscription: "Homage to Leonardo / From the original conception by the Italian sculptor Enzo Plazzotta (1921 - 1981). Completed by his assistant Mark Holloway in 1982 and sponsored by Mr & Mrs John Harbert III. Birmingham, Alabama." A third inscription on a nearby plaque reads: "Homage to Leonardo ‘The Vitruvian Man’ / Enzo Plazzotta (1921 – 1981). / Completed posthumously by Mark Holloway in 1982. Sited in 1984. Kindly sponsored by Mr and Mrs John Harbert III."
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- Coordinates
- 51.4994, -0.1527
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1X 8PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest railway station
- Hyde Park Corner — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n8953988705 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Homage to Leonardo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Homage to Leonardo, Belgrave Square, London.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Homage to Leonardo?
- Homage to Leonardo is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1X 8PA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Homage to Leonardo?
- Homage to Leonardo — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Homage to Leonardo?
- The nearest railway station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1X 8PA.
- When was Homage to Leonardo built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- Who owns Homage to Leonardo?
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- Is Homage to Leonardo free to visit?
- Yes, Homage to Leonardo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Homage to Leonardo?
- The nearest railway station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1X 8PA.