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Studies for murals & a lunette at The Old Bailey

Gerald Moira, c. 1901

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Four studies for the murals and a stained glass window at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey. 1) Mosaic Law depicting Moses and Aaron in the centre with the Iraelite elders and Mount Sinai in the background; 2) Justice Receiving the Homage of the Empire (illustrated) depicting the Law, the Army, Empire, Industry and Family with St Paul's Cathedral in the background; 3) English Law depicting King Alfred surrounded by Druids with Stonehenge in the background; 4) Design for a stained glass window depicting the arms of the Recorders of London.

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Title of artwork, date

Studies for murals & a lunette at The Old Bailey, c. 1901

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Watercolour & gouache

Dimensions

53.3 x 101.6 cm

Grant

4700

Total cost

7200

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