Public art & sculpture · London
Neptune and Triton
In or near Tyburn.
Neptune and Triton in England London, United Kingdom.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Kensington · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Neptune and Triton is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1620. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
The RIBA Collections feature a vast array of architectural drawings and manuscripts, spanning from the 15th century to contemporary works. Visitors can explore these collections and learn about the history of architecture through various resources and exhibitions.
From the Wikipedia article
Neptune and Triton is an early sculpture by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It is housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum of London and was executed c. 1622–1623. Carved from marble, it stands 182.2 cm (71.7 in) in height.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The marble sculpture group was originally commissioned by Cardinal Alessandro Damascenti-Peretti Montalto in 1620, and executed March 1622 to February 1623, serving as a fountain to decorate the pond in the garden of his Villa Peretti Montalto on the Viminal Hill in Rome.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4968, -0.1719
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW7 2RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Phone
- +44(0)20 7307 5355
- Established
- 1620
- Nearest railway station
- South Kensington — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.riba.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2535008 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Neptune and Triton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Neptune and Triton?
- Neptune and Triton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW7 2RL), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Neptune and Triton?
- Neptune and Triton in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Neptune and Triton?
- The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW7 2RL.
- When was Neptune and Triton built?
- Built or established in 1620.
- Is Neptune and Triton free to visit?
- Yes, Neptune and Triton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Neptune and Triton?
- The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW7 2RL.