Written Law - Edward I (painting).

Written Law - Edward I (painting).

Krehbiel, Albert H., 1873-1945, painter.

Written Law - Edward I (painting).

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One of three murals on the west wall of the Supreme Court that illustrates the "Continuity of Law."

Portrait male -- Edward I -- Waist length

Allegory -- Civic -- Law

Illinois Supreme Court Building, 2nd & Capitol, Supreme Court, west wall, Springfield, Illinois 62706

"Krehbiel entered a competition in 1907 to design and paint the eleven walls and two ceiling murals for the Supreme and Appellate Court Rooms in Springfield, Illinois. A total of twenty-two designs were submitted by some of the best artists throughout the United States. The Jury of Awards was unanimous in granting the commission to Krehbiel."

Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (Spring 1984).

Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (Spring 1984).

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Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012

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