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The Diogenist

Diogenes
c. 412 BC - 323 BC
Greek philosopher
(Wikipedia)

Mark Batten
1959

Description

Statue of the Diogenist, sitting on the ground and drinking from his cup of water. It refers to the story that this cup was his only possession, which he gave up on seeing a boy drink from his cupped hands.

Sculptor

Mark Wilfrid Batten (Kirkcaldy 1905 - 1993), British sculptor.

Sources & Information

Bob Speel, Golders Hill Park, North London - Statues.

Locatie (N 51°34'4" - W 0°11'3") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo234; Photograph: 18 March 2019
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