Mumbai, India 1872

Image of Queen Victoria Statue in Mumbai
Queen Victoria Statue in Mumbai
The Bichester Herald - Friday March 29th, 1872
Queen Victoria Statue in Mumbai, India Essay

Title

Mumbai, India 1872

Description

Seated Victoria statue, originally under an intricate gothic style marble canopy. Royal coat of arms in placed on the front pedestal, Star of India on center of the canopy. Enriched part above the statue includes the rose of England, lotus of India, and the mottoes "God and my right" and "The light of Heaven our guide". Designs of oak and ivy leaves that symbolize friendship and strength are intricated in the design as well.

Creator

Matthew Noble

Date

11/06/1900

Contributor

Sheala Carpenter

Rights

Image of Statue:

Photographer Ramachandran Venkatesh; Image 1 Image 2

Newspaper Account:

The Bichester Herald

Statue Essay:

Statue Essay by Sheala Carpenter

Format

Sicilian/carrara/assorted colored marble. Canopy was nearly 50ft tall.

Identifier

Victoria Statue, Mumbai, India

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