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(Bas-Reliefs, Jackson County Courthouse), (sculpture). Artist:  Keck, Charles, 1875-1951, sculptor. Gunn, Fred C., architect. Neild, Edward F., architect. Keene, Simpson & Murphy, architectural firm. Wight & Wight, architectural firm. Swenson Construction Company, contractor. Title:  (Bas-Reliefs, Jackson County Courthouse), (sculpture). Other Titles:  (Bas-Relief), (sculpture). (Bas-Reliefs), (sculpture). (Reliefs on Court House Building), (sculpture). Dates:  1933-1934. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Indiana limestone. Dimensions:  7 panels. Each: approx. H. 8 ft. Inscription:  (On central panel of north facade, on bottom step below central figure:) CHARLES KECK SC signed Description:  Seven bas-relief panels depicting allegorical figures are located at about the sixth floor level on the north, east, and west facades of the courthouse. There are five panels on the north (front) facade: three long panels alternating with two short ones. The central panel of the north facade depicts the figure of Contentment with other figures bearing palms signifying peace. The east panel of the north facade shows the laws of Moses broken and the quarrels resulting. The figure of Wisdom advises that contentment and peace be attained by going through law. The west panel of the north facade shows the figure of Avarice with the larger portion of the loaf, and the figure of Injustice with scales dragging, proportioning the loaf unfairly. The figure of Mercy intervenes and suggests the people go through justice to attain contentment and peace. The panel on the west facade shows pastoral scenes leading to the central figure of the Spirit of Plenty attained through perseverance. The panel on the east facade depicts Industry and Attainment. The south end of the panel shows electricity and steam power, measured in horse power and controlled by man. The central portion of the panel depicts the Spirit of Industry receiving the products created by man through power and industry. Subject:  Allegory -- Quality -- Harmony Allegory -- Quality -- Prudence Allegory -- Religion Allegory -- Civic -- Law Allegory -- Passion -- Avarice Allegory -- Civic -- Injustice Allegory -- Quality -- Charity Allegory -- Quality -- Justice Allegory -- Quality -- Wealth Allegory -- Quality -- Fortitude Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Industry Object Type:  Relief Architectural component Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Kansas City Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Jackson County, Public Works Department, 415 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Located Jackson County Courthouse, 415 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri Remarks:  IAS files contain detailed dimensions of sculpture. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri, Kansas City survey, 1994. Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  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. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS 76006584   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 76006584 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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