Helios

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The main statue represents Helios, the all-seeing sun god of Greek mythology. The reclining figures symbolise vision and sound.

BBC England

London

Title

Helios

Date

1960

Medium

bronze, gilding & concrete

Measurements

H 300 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

MIP1573

Acquisition method

purchased by the George Orwell Memorial Trust

Work type

Sculpture

Inscription description

on book in right hand: OBSCUL - / TA

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