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River, Youth, Guardians and Object (Variations)

Dhruva Mistry
1993

Description

Large fountain (in restoration when we visited Birmingham) in two section divided by steps. In the top pool is a large bronze reclining figure Life Force and in the lower pool a male and a female figure kneeling on both sides of a series of scales.

Inscription(s)

THE RIVER and YOUTH
by
Dhruva Mistry

A monumental bronze figure represents
the Life force, with two youthful
figures in the lower pool.
Supporting Guardians symbolically
project civic pride and dignity.

Signature

(Guardians) DHRUVA MISTRY SCULPTOR

Artist

Dhruva Mistry (Kanjari, Gujarat, India 1957), British-Indian sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Victoria Square, Birmingham.
Bob Speel, Birmingham - Modern figure sculpture: Victoria Square and Corporation Street.

Location (N 52°28'47" - W 1°54'8") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwm055; Photograph: 24 June 2014
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