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(Jefferson County Courthouse Panels), (sculpture). Artist:  Friedlander, Leo, 1888-1966, sculptor. Smith, Jack, designer. Holabird & Root, architectural firm. Title:  (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels), (sculpture). Other Titles:  (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Mercy), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Justice), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: English Government), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Confederate Government), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: American Government), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Spanish Government), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: French Government), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Indian Domain), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Coming of the White Man), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Power), (sculpture). (Jefferson County Courthouse Panels: Vigilance), (sculpture). Dates:  ca. 1931. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Indiana limestone. Dimensions:  20 panels. Range from: approx. 52 in. x 6 ft. x 2 1/2 in. to approx. 78 in. x 4 ft. x 2 1/2 in. Inscription:  (On panels framing entrance, raised:) FORWARD/HERE WE REST Description:  Limestone reliefs in recessed, rectangular panels, decorate the facade of the courthouse. The reliefs depict heraldic shields, seals, coats of arms, and symbolic representations associated with Alabama history. Subjects depicted include: Mercy; Justice; Power; Vigilance; Indian Domain; Coming of the White Man; and English, American, French, Spanish, and Confederate Governments. Each of these subjects is symbolized by one or two figures, surrounded by stylized elements of nature and history. The panels are located near the building's cornice above the 6th floor windows and are symmetrically arranged with the majority on the entrance facades facing Linn Park and 21st Street. Subject:  History -- United States -- Alabama History -- United States -- Discovery of U.S. History -- United States -- Civil War History -- Exploration -- Americas Allegory -- Quality -- Charity Allegory -- Quality -- Justice Allegory -- Civic Allegory -- Place -- America Allegory -- Place -- England Allegory -- Place -- Spain Allegory -- Place -- France Allegory -- Quality -- Authority Allegory -- Other -- Vigilance Figure Ethnic -- Indian Emblem -- Coat of Arms Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Alabama -- Birmingham Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Jefferson County Courthouse, Department of General Service, 716 21st Street North, Room 1, Birmingham, Alabama 35263 Located Jefferson County Courthouse, Facade, Birmingham, Alabama Remarks:  Title supplied by Inventory cataloger. IAS files contain transcriptions of nearby building inscription and plaques, and copy of newspaper article from Birmingham News, May 24, 1931. The newspaper article discusses the history of Alabama as symbolized in the relief panels. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama survey, 1993. Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985. Birmingham News, May 24, 1931. 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 76009568   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 76009568 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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