New Queen Elizabeth II statue mocked for looking like Mrs. Doubtfire
A statue of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and their corgis in Antrim Castle Gardens, Northern Ireland, by sculptor Anto Brennan, has drawn criticism online.
LONDON — It was often said that Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed person in history, a face instantly recognizable to billions of people across her former empire and beyond.
The problem with depicting such an iconic figure is that while everyone will be able to tell if an artist has nailed it, there’s no hiding if a work looks absolutely nothing like her.
That’s exactly what’s happened with a bronze statue of the late monarch unveiled last week in Northern Ireland.
The local government, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, claims it shows the queen in “a dignified pose, reflecting her grace, steadfastness and lifelong dedication to public service.”
The statue has drawn unfavorable comparisons. via Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough CouncilThe scathing reviews beg to differ.
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