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Sculptor:
Gleason, Samuel (possibly by)  Search this
Architect:
Bates, John  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: marble or painted wood
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Plymouth County Commissioners 11 South Russel Street Plymouth Massachusetts 02360
Located Plymouth County Courthouse Court Square Third floor niche on facade Plymouth Massachusetts
Date:
Ca. 1820
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1996.
Image on file.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
A female figure representing Justice stands blindfolded, holding evenly balanced scales in her raised proper left hand. Her proper right hand holds a sword down at her side. The sculpture is installed in a niche on the courthouse facade.
Topic:
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Allegory--Quality--Justice  Search this
Dress--Historic--Classical Dress  Search this
Object--Tool--Scale  Search this
Control number:
IAS MA000143
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_344016