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Truth

A work made of plaster.
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  • A work made of plaster.

Date:

1900

Artist:

Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931)

About this artwork

In 1898 Daniel Chester French was commissioned to create six allegorical figures representing Bounty, Courage, Integrity, Prudence, Truth, and Wisdom, for the facade of the Minnesota State Capitol Building, in Saint Paul. This plaster statue is a working model and is half the size of the marble figure that appears, paired with Integrity. In his portrayal of Truth, French used symbols drawn from classical and Renaissance sources. The mirror she holds reflects life without illusions; her partial nudity alludes to the nature of truth.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Daniel Chester French (Sculptor)

Title

Truth

Place

New York (Object made in)

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1900

Medium

Plaster

Dimensions

147.1 × 53.4 × 40.7 cm (57 7/8 × 21 × 16 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Brooks McCormick; Ethyl T. Scarborough Endowment

Reference Number

1984.531

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