London: Marble Arch

 

 

Marble Arch. The south side.

 

 

Marble Arch. The south side.

 

 

The reliefs in the square panels on the south side are made by
the British sculptor Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867). In this panel:
a warrior (on the left) and a female figure representing Justice (on the right).

 

 

One of the small openings of the arch.

 

 

The central opening of the arch.

 

 

In this panel: an allegorial group representing
Peace (on the left) and Plenty (on the right).

 

 

The bronze gates are designed by Samuel Parker.

 

 

The Lion of England

 

 

St. George and the dragon

 

 

This poster gives information about the history of the arch.

 

 

The arch seen from the west side (one of the short sides).

 

 

Marble Arch. The north side.

 

 

Marble Arch. The north side.

 

 

The reliefs in the square panels on the north side are made by the
British sculptor Richard Westmacott (1775-1856). In this panel:
an allegorial group representing Peace and Plenty.
 

 

One of the small openings of the arch.

 

 

In this panel: three female figures representing England flanked by
Ireland (on the left) and Scotland (on the right).

 

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