Supreme Court: Justice, the Guardian of Liberty tympanum in Washington, D.C. by Herman A MacNeil, Cass Gilbert

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Supreme Court: Justice, the Guardian of Liberty tympanum in Washington, D.C. by Herman A MacNeil, Cass Gilbert

The Justice, the Guardian of Liberty tympanum is a marble relief sculpture by Herman A. MacNeil on the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert, it dates from around 1935 and represents the protective role of justice. Located on the Supreme Court facade near 2nd Street and Constitution Avenue NE, it is a significant artistic and symbolic feature of the nation's highest court.