
The figures were, modeled in terracotta around cast-iron columns were, we are told, originally too tall for the space and slices had to be removed from their middles to fit them into the space, but they still look very impressive.
For more, see http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/site-unseen-the-caryatids-st-pancras-new-church-london-1580340.html
I've always loved these impressive ladies - they manage to be creepy and wonderful at once. I'm off to town now, may take a look on the way...
ReplyDeleteLove these too, makes the church really stand out. :)
ReplyDeleteThe terracotta used for these is a special formula developed by Eleanor Coade in the early 19th century, now usually called Coade Stone.
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