Law and Society
1972 / Barna von Sartory / Cincinnati
A 35 ton block of Indiana limestone rests horizontally atop a metalwork portal. This portal was originally coated with polished stainless steel sheeting that was removed after it had been vandalized. The portal is a post and lintel style and serves as an entrance to the riverwalk. The steel post and lintel symbolize law, which supports the limestone block that symbolizes society.
The work was the winning design of a competition held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Cincinnati Bar Association. It has been moved four times since its original installation on Fountain Square.
Location: Sawyer Point Park, 705 E Pete Rose Way | Previous Location: Fountain Square, Government Square
Title
Law and Society
Description
A 35 ton block of Indiana limestone rests horizontally atop a metalwork portal. This portal was originally coated with polished stainless steel sheeting that was removed after it had been vandalized. The portal is a post and lintel style and serves as an entrance to the riverwalk. The steel post and lintel symbolize law, which supports the limestone block that symbolizes society.
The work was the winning design of a competition held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Cincinnati Bar Association. It has been moved four times since its original installation on Fountain Square.
The work was the winning design of a competition held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Cincinnati Bar Association. It has been moved four times since its original installation on Fountain Square.
Creator
Date
1972
Subject
Source
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
611
Location City
Location County
Location Previous
Fountain Square
Government Square
Location Notes
located underneath the 471 bridge
Provider Qualifier
Commissioned by
Provider Entity
Charles Sawyer
Location Site
Location Street
705 E Pete Rose Way
Location Type
Media Base Depth
5 feet 5 inches
Media Sculpture Height
13 feet 3 inches
Media Sculpture Width
12 feet
Media Sculpture Depth
5 feet 5 inches
Media Base Height
1 inch
Media Base Width
2 feet
Creation Date
01/01/1972
Date Relocated
circa 1985
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