Eros

The statue you're referring to is not of Eros, the Greek god of love, but rather of his brother, Anteros, the god of mutual love. This statue, often mistakenly called Eros, is a prominent feature of a fountain in London, United Kingdom.12

The monument was created by sculptor Alfred Gilbert as a memorial to the philanthropist Lord Shaftesbury. It was completed in 1893 and is made of aluminum, a then-novel material. The winged figure is depicted balancing on one foot, originally aiming an arrow up Shaftesbury Avenue. The fountain itself features a lively display of fish and marine creatures.12

Despite its current popularity, the statue faced criticism upon its unveiling for being considered ugly, and the basin was initially too small, leading to passersby getting wet. The monument was intended to be publicly funded, but Gilbert ended up bearing much of the cost himself, eventually leading to his bankruptcy.12