Sculpture: cast stone or architectural concrete; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Pediment
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by State of California Building and Grounds 1300 L Street Sacramento California 95814
Located California State Capitol West front pediment Sacramento California
Date:
1872. Dedicated Jan. 1873
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, Sacramento survey, 1993.
Image on file.
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Summary:
A pediment sculpture. In the center is Minerva, seen standing, with spear in proper right hand, and her proper left hand resting atop a shield. A dog lies at her feet. To her proper left, are the seated figures of Justice (with scroll and pen in proper right hand); and Mining (with pickaxe in proper left hand). To Minerva's proper right are the seated figures of Education (with tablet and globe) and Industry.
