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This sculpture is the original of a replica which stands outside St Paul's Cathedral. Queen Anne is represented standing, the crown on her head, the Order of St. George around her neck, and with a sceptre in her right hand and an orb in her left. The statue has a substantial oval self-base. The plinth is also oval in general section, with an elaborate cornice, and four projections, corresponding with the four surrounding allegorical figures. Between the projections are panels with frame mouldings. The whole structure stands on a circular platform. To the front of the plinth stands a cartouche with the Royal Arms which is supported by Britannia. From the four projections on the plinth, volutes curve outwards and down to form seats for the four female personifications.
A personification of France is seated and looking slightly downwards to her right. She is clothed and wears a helmet with three fleurs-de-lis on the visor, surmounted by a plume sweeping back. Her right hand rests on a substantial truncheon, whose other end is upon the ground. With her right hand she holds a large mural crown, which rests on her left leg. Unlike Britannia, who is opposite to her at the front of the monument, she has no physical contact with the cartouche with the Royal Arms.
A personification of America sits at the back of the monument on the north side. She looks upwards to her right and wears a feathered head-dress. Her body is naked, except for a feathered skirt and drapery covering her loins. This hangs between her legs and folds about her right arm. Her hair falls onto her shoulders. She has a quiver of arrows on her back, supported by a strap, which appears over her left shoulder. In her left hand she supports a metal bow. Her right hand is raised and appears to have been clasping something, possibly an arrow. Her naked right foot rests on a severed, bearded male head, behind which stands a large lizard.
A personification of Ireland is seated at the back on the south side. She is well draped but has a bare left breast. Her hair is loose and hangs down her back. A harp rests on her right thigh, supported by both hands.
Title
Queen Anne (1665–1714) with Allegorical Group
Date
1712
Medium
Carrara marble & stone
Measurements
H 250 x W 120 x D 100 cm;
Plinth: H 300 x W 238 x D (?) cm
Accession number
TN37_AM_S001
Acquisition method
committee for St Paul's Church
Work type
Statue
Owner
Hastings Borough Council
Custodian
Hastings Borough Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
7th July 1713
Listing date
14/09/76
Access
not accessible
Access note
On private land