New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Truth

Artist Joseph Mozier (American, 1812-1890)

CultureAmerican

Datemodeled ca. 1854, carved 1855

MediumMarble

DimensionsOverall: 69 5/8 x 23 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (176.8 x 60.3 x 57.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of James H. Ricau and Museum purchase

Object number86.488

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DescriptionDressed as a warrior in classical Roman armor, TRUTH holds the sword with which she has defeated Falsehood, symbolized by the mask at her feet.

Exhibition History"The Ricau Collection," The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va., February 26 - April 23, 1989. Published ReferencesH. Nichols B. Clark, "Pairs of sculptures collected by James Ricau," THE MAGAZINE ANTIQUES, November 1997, 700-705.