William Trethewey

William Trethewey

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William Trethewey was a notable monumental mason whose proposed war memorial sculpture of a soldier preparing to throw a grenade was rejected for its stark realism, highlighting the tension between artistic expression and the romanticized views of war held by local communities.

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William Trethewey is noted for his proposed 'bomb-thrower' figure that was rejected as a war memorial.

Anzac Day 2025: Grief cast in stone
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
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