
Statue of Sir Thomas Jackson
1906
This bronze portrait statue depicts Sir Thomas Jackson, a prominent Hong Kong banker and philanthropist, rendered in formal Victorian dress with an overcoat and dignified bearing. Cast by Italian sculptor Mario Raggi in 1906, the life-sized figure stands atop a substantial granite pedestal in Statue Square, Central, commanding views of the surrounding high-rise architecture. The dark patina of the bronze contrasts sharply with the pale stone base, which features an inscription plaque now weathered by over a century of exposure. The work exemplifies Edwardian public monument traditions, combining classical portraiture conventions with the emerging urban landscape of colonial Hong Kong. Surrounded by contemporary landscaping and commercial activity, the statue serves as a historical anchor point in one of Asia's most dynamic financial districts. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
- Medium
- Bronze sculpture
- Spotted At
- Venue · Statue Square, Central
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