Equestrian statue of George IV, Trafalgar Square
| George IV | |
|---|---|
The statue in 2013 | |
| Artist | Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey |
| Year | 1843 (unveiled) |
| Type | Equestrian statue |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Location | Trafalgar Square, London WC2 |
| 51°30′30″N 0°07′39″W / 51.50838°N 0.12759°W | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Statue of George IV |
| Designated | 5 February 1970 |
| Reference no. | 1275350 |
The statue of George IV in Trafalgar Square, London, is a bronze equestrian statue by Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey. It depicts the King dressed in ancient Roman attire and riding bareback. The sculpture was originally designed to sit on top of the Marble Arch at the entrance to Buckingham Palace, but was placed in its current location following the King's death.