Painting of "The Appeal of the Legionary to Caesar Augustus" | Painting | Wisconsin Historical Society

Painting

Painting of "The Appeal of the Legionary to Caesar Augustus"

Painting of "The Appeal of the Legionary to Caesar Augustus" | Painting | Wisconsin Historical Society
Painting, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, of "The Appeal of the Legionary to Caesar Augustus," one of four mural paintings by Albert Herter on the east wall of the Supreme Court. The painting illustrates Roman law and is taken from a little-known episode in the life of Caesar Augustus Octavius. The scene takes place in a Roman law basilica with Augustus on the left reclining on his royal litter. On marble benches in the background are Roman judges in white togas. On the right is the centurion Scutarius pleading his case.
DESCRIPTION
Painting, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, of "The Appeal of the Legionary to Caesar Augustus," one of four mural paintings by Albert Herter on the east wall of the Supreme Court. The painting illustrates Roman law and is taken from a little-known episode in the life of Caesar Augustus Octavius. The scene takes place in a Roman law basilica with Augustus on the left reclining on his royal litter. On marble benches in the background are Roman judges in white togas. On the right is the centurion Scutarius pleading his case.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:44740
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Herter, Albert
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:James T. Potter Collection
Genre:Painting
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SUBJECTS
Capitol buildings
Capitols
Wisconsin State Capitol
Painters
Painting
Cities and towns

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