The Common Law, Study for Left Panel of 'The Reign of Law,' Frieze for Appellate Court, New York, Kenyon Cox, American, 1856–1919, Brush and brown wash, red pencil, graphite on canvas, The central allegorical figure represents The Court, handing down a judgement. Her supporters on either side carry the fasces. The allegorical figures to either side represent Equity, holding scales, and Tradition, holding an Endless Chain. The circles in the corners suggest where wreaths should be placed in the final composition. Squared for transfer., USA, USA, 1898, mural designs, Drawing

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