Kensington in Hyde Park in City of London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Physical Energy - George Frederic Watts

<i>Physical Energy</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 21, 2026

1. Physical Energy Marker

Inscription.
George Frederic Watts OM, RA (1817-1904)
'Physical Energy', 1832-1904
Bronze cast for Kensington Gardens, where it was placed in September 1907

Physical Energy is GF Watts's sculptural masterpiece; a universal embodiment of the dynamic force of ambition. The artist himself described it as, 'a symbol of that restless Physical impulse, to seek the still unachieved in the domain of material things'. Three bronzes were cast of this sculpture of which this is the second, the other two are in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The full size model for this sculpture is on display at Watts Gallery, Compton, Surrey.

This centenary plaque was unveiled by HRH the Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO on 7th September, 2007

Erected 2007 by Kensington Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 51° 30.406′ N, 0° 10.699′ W. Marker is in Hyde Park, England, in City of London. It is in Kensington. It can be reached from no nearby street. Touch for map. Marker is

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in this post office area: Hyde Park, England W2 2UH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward Jenner MD FRS (approx. half a kilometer away); The Albert Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Victoria R (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Orangery Project (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sir Malcolm Sargent (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Elfin Oak (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Holy Trinity Church (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Tommy Handley (approx. 0.8 kilometers away).

Also see . . . "Physical Energy statue" by Royal Parks.

This bronze statue of man on horseback is called Physical Energy and is the work of the British artist George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Watts had very high ideals for his art and intended his work to help humanity embrace progress.

(Submitted on May 27, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)

<i>Physical Energy</i> marker shown at base of statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 21, 2026

2. Physical Energy marker shown at base of statue

<i>Physical Energy</i> statue shown from the rear with Kensington Palace in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 21, 2026

3. Physical Energy statue shown from the rear with Kensington Palace in background

<i>Physical Energy</i> by George Frederic Watts image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 18, 2026

4. Physical Energy by George Frederic Watts

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. 4. submitted on July 14, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.