Justice, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes: Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 57.; Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, New York survey, 1993.; Image on file.; unsigned; 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: Seated female figure resting her proper left hand on the edge of a shield. The coat of arms of the state of New York is etched on the front of the shield. A sword rests against her proper left arm next to the sword. Her proper right arm is draped over the back of her chair and in her hand she holds a scroll.

Owner/Location: Administered by City of New York Department of General Services One Centre Street New York New York 10007; Located New York County Courthouse Entrance niche New York New York

Topic: Figure female--Full length; Allegory--Quality--Justice; Object--Weapon--Sword; Dress--Accessory--Shield; Emblem--Coat of Arms