The Watchers (sculpture) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Watchers |
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A casting of The Watchers in Lypiatt Park
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| Artist | Lynn Chadwick |
| Year | 1960 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Location | Various |
The Watchers is a famous sculpture created in 1960 by a British artist named Lynn Chadwick. It's made of bronze, which is a strong metal. The sculpture shows three figures that look a bit like people but are simplified and abstract. This means they don't look exactly real, but you can still tell they are figures.
Chadwick made several copies of The Watchers from the same mold. These copies are called "castings." You can find these sculptures in different places around the world.
Where to Find The Watchers
Many copies of The Watchers exist. Each one is special.
The San Diego Sculpture
One copy of The Watchers is in the San Diego Museum of Art in California, USA. It's placed in the May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden. A kind person named Jacquelyn Littlefield gave this sculpture to the museum in 2002. It's a popular piece for visitors to see.
The London Sculpture
Another copy of The Watchers was once at Roehampton University in London, England. Sadly, in 2006, one of the three figures from this sculpture was stolen. This theft was part of a series of similar incidents in the United Kingdom where large public artworks were taken.
Other Locations
You might also find another copy of The Watchers at Loughborough University in England. It's interesting how one artwork can be shared and enjoyed in many different places.
