U.S. Courthouse: Garner Sculpture – Los Angeles CA

Garner, "Law" Sculpture, U.S. Courthouse – Los Angeles CA

This limestone sculpture, “Law” (1941), depicting a young woman with a tablet stands across the lobby from James Hansen’s “Young Lincoln.” The informational plaque near the sculpture reads: “The Fine Arts Section of the U.S. Department of the Treasury commissioned… read more

U.S. Courthouse: Hansen Sculpture – Los Angeles CA

Hansen, "Young Lincoln" Sculpture, U.S. Courthouse – Los Angeles CA

This limestone sculpture, “Young Lincoln” (1941), by James Hansen depicts a young, shirtless, pensive Lincoln holding a book. It stands across the lobby from Garner’s sculpture of “Law.” The informational plaque describes the statue: “The Fine Arts Section of the… read more

U.S. Courthouse – Los Angeles CA

U.S. Court House – Los Angeles CA

Built between 1937 and 1940, the U.S. Courthouse was the third federal building constructed in Los Angeles, CA. At the time of its completion, it was the largest federal building in the western United States. According to the U.S. General… read more

U.S. Courthouse: Labaudt Paintings – Los Angeles CA

Labaudt, "Life on the Old Spanish and American Ranchos," U.S. Courthouse – Los Angeles CA

Lucien Labaudt painted two large-scale paintings for what was then the Los Angeles Post Office and Courthouse, “Life on the Old Spanish and American Ranchos” (1939), and “Aerodynamism” (1941). Both were removed when the post office moved out of the… read more