Supreme Court: Authority of Law & the Contemplation of Justice statues in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Authority of Law and the Contemplation of Justice statues are marble sculptures by James Earle Fraser located on the west pediment of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. They allegorically represent key judicial principles and complement the architectural work of Cass Gilbert. These statues are recognized landmarks symbolizing the American legal system's ideals.