Studies for murals & a lunette at The Old Bailey

Gerald Moira (1867 - 1959)

Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre

circa 1901

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.

• Medium: watercolour & gouache
• Dimensions: 53.3 x 101.6cm
• Art Fund Grant: £4700 ( Total: £7,200)
• ArtFunded in: 2008
• Vendor: Abbott & Holder

Provenance

The Artist's family; Lawrences of Crewkerne, 2006; Abbott & Holder.

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