"Justice"

c. 1939

John W. Kelleher

Associated Names
John W. Kelleher

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture portrays a blindfolded woman in classical attire, symbolizing justice. She has a raised right arm and holds a sword pointing downwards in her left hand. The sculpture is made of a material resembling white marble or plaster, creating a smooth and timeless appearance. It is off-white and contrasts with a solid blue background, highlighting its texture and form. The statue stands on a small base for stability.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.7 x 37.9 cm (19 15/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16850

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, endpaper.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 430, no. 1538.

Wikidata ID

Q64584455

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