Stephen Langton, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes: Ambler, Louise Todd & Marilyn Gage Hyson, unpublished checklist, 2001-2003.; Lybarger, Helen Baldwin, "A Survey of Public Monuments in Cleveland," Cleveland, OH: Early Settlers Assoc. of Cleveland & the Western Reserve, 1979. (booklet); Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cleveland survey, 1992.; 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: Installed high above the main entrance is a standing portrait of Stephen Langton with his proper left hand raised to his chest. His proper right hand is extended and he holds out a scroll. He is dressed in the religious robes of an archbishop.

Owner/Location: Administered by Cuyahoga County Department of Central Services 208 St. Clair Avenue, N.W., Charles Building Cleveland Ohio 44113; Located Cuyahoga County Courthouse 1 Lakeside Avenue, N.W Cornice above main entrance, south facade Cleveland Ohio

Topic: Portrait male--Full length; Occupation--Religion--Archbishop; Dress--Ecclesiastical; Ethnic; History--England--Magna Charta