Blackstone, William

Works in Woodmere's Collection

Illustrations of "Law of Nature," "William Blackstone" and "Creator" murals in the Supreme Court for The Holy Experiment: Our Heritage from William Penn, 1644-1944 [Philadelphia: Cogslea Studio, 1950]

Charles Butterworth as study for "The Spirit of William Blackstone," from the mural series The Opening of the Book of the Law, Supreme Court Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol

Related Commissions and Projects

Supreme Court Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol. Photograph by Darryl Moran

Supreme Court Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol, "The Opening of the Book of the Law"

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