River God Tyne
River God Tyne
River God Tyne
River God Tyne
River God Tyne
River God Tyne
River God Tyne

© The Estate of David Wynne. All rights reserved, DACS 2024. Image credit: Newcastle City Council

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A giant bearded figure with a twisted torso. The idea originates from a sculpted head of the Tyne god on Somerset House (London) dating from 1786. A fountain of water runs from his outstretched hand along his body which has caused the patina to turn into green and brown. With a height of 4.8m and a weight of 2880kg, the sculpture was said to be the largest bronze figure in the UK since Rodin's time.

Newcastle upon Tyne, Civic Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Title

River God Tyne

Date

1968

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 600 x W 200 x D 150 cm (E)

Accession number

A2019_4

Acquisition method

commissioned as integral part of the building

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

Inscription description

inscibed stone in front of work: RIVER GOD TYNE / David Wynne Sculptor

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Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE99 1RD England

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