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
Not on view
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.
