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Preliminary designs for the Wellington Testimonial, Phoenix Park, Dublin: detail perspective sketch of the equestrian statue on its pedestal

RIBA Ref No RIBA21512
Architect/DesignerSmirke, Sir Robert (1780-1867)
Artist/PhotographerSmirke, Sir Robert (1780-1867)
CountryIreland
CityDublin
Subject Date1856
Image Date1810
ViewExterior
StyleClassical Revival
MediumDrawing
Library ReferenceSC93/1(3)
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectMonuments ; Obelisks ; Statues ; Friezes ; Sculpture
NOTES: Although the foundation stone of the monument was laid in 1817, the project ran into difficulties with construction costs in 1820 and the structure was not completed until 1861, when it was opened to the public. The statue of the Duke of Wellington on horseback was never executed.
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