Die glänzende goldene Statue von Graf Peter von Savoyen, errichtet im Jahre 1929, die Art-Deco-Überdachung des Londoner Luxushotel Savoy ornament. England. VEREINIGTES KÖNIGREICH.
2848 x 4287 px | 24,1 x 36,3 cm | 9,5 x 14,3 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
31. Mai 2013
Ort:
The Strand, London, England, United Kingdom, UK, Great Britain, GB.
Weitere Informationen:
The Savoy Hotel, located on The Strand in the heart of London’s theatre district, was built by the impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte with profits from his productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operas. The hotel opened in 1889 and was to become his most successful venture. D’Oyly Carte was inspired by the opulence of American hotels which he experienced on his many visits to the US. The Savoy became London’s first luxury hotel, incorporating many modern innovations such as electric lifts, electric lights throughout the building, and bathrooms in most of the lavishly furnished rooms with constant hot and cold running water. The unprecedented quality of service attracted the rich and famous from around the world. Guests have included royalty, stars of stage and screen, presidents and statesmen, artists, writers, sports personalities and rock stars. The recently cleaned and gleaming statue of Peter II, Count of Savoy was created in 1904 by sculptor Frank Lynn-Jenkins and was placed upon the Art Deco canopy above the main entrance to the hotel in 1929.
