{On the front of the plinth:}
F. Derwent Wood RA, 1871 Sculptor 1926
This example of his work is placed here in his memory by members of the Chelsea Arts Club and other friends.
{On the base of the statue, to the right, is inscribed:}
Derwent Wood
Difficult to photograph this young lady without making it look as if she's shyly fingering her right nipple, which she's not.
SW3, Chelsea Embankment
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Derwent Wood sculpture
Sculptor. Born Francis Derwent Wood at Eskin Place, Caslerigg, St John's, Kes...
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Derwent Wood sculpture
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