Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, London

Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins
ArtistUnknown
Completion date
1998
SubjectBernardo O'Higgins
Location

A Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, stands next to Richmond Bridge in Richmond, London. The bust is a copy of a design found widely throughout Chile of an unknown artist.[1]

The bust is set in Bridge House Gardens, sometimes known as O'Higgins Square, and is the creation of Chilean architect Marcial Echenique. Its subject is Bernardo O'Higgins who led the Chilean army during the war of independence, and would later go on to become the country's first head of state.[2] Prior to this, he lived in Richmond for two years during his study in his youth.[3] On the anniversary of his birth in each year, the Chilean ambassador pays a visit to the statue and places a wreath to celebrate the connection.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Matthews, Peter (2012). London's statues and monuments. Shire Library. Oxford; Long Island City, NY: Shire Publications. pp. 215–216. ISBN 978-0-7478-0798-8.
  2. ↑ "Bernardo O'Higgins (1778–1842) | Art UK". artuk.org. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "'Eel Pie Island': A sliver of land that created rock'n'roll history". The Independent. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Richmond celebrates its centuries-old connection with Chile". Richmond and Twickenham Times. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
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