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Enzo Plazzotta - Definition and Overview

Enzo Plazzotta (1921 - October 12, 1981) was an Italian-born British sculptor.

He was born in Mestre, near Venice, and spent his working life in London. Plazzotta is best remembered for a fascination with and study of movement in bronze - the human form, horses, ballerinas, and for his female studies, many of which adorn London's streets.

Young Dancer, a bronze opposite the Royal Opera House
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Young Dancer, a bronze opposite the Royal Opera House
Jeté, a bronze on Millbank, Westminster, London
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Jeté, a bronze on Millbank, Westminster, London

He died in London, aged 60. Public works include:

  • Camargue Horses stands on the Waterside Terrace at the Barbican Centre, London
  • Crucifiction in the College Gardens of Westminster Abbey.
  • Homage to Leonardo stands in Belgrave Square, London.
  • Jeté, 1975, is the corner of 46-57 Millbank, Westminster, London.
  • Young Dancer sits opposite the Royal Opera House in Broad Street, off Bow Street, London.

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