In the context of Values of Civilization (Doyle), discuss the Law of the Description.
Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, Law stands approximately 9 feet (270 cm) tall. His proper left leg is in front of his right. The right proper leg bears the weight. In the crook of his left arm is a large book symbolizing written law. In his right hand is a staff.
His Roman-style robes resemble a toga. The full-length garment has a flat, squared collar and gathers at neckline and sleeves, Belted at waist, the toga is drawn up loosely between his waist and book so that soft folds drape diagonally across body front. A length of fabric is pulled over his left shoulder and is tucked under his left arm between the book and his body.
The face is wrinkled and veined with deep creases at the forehead and under the deep-set eyes. The mustache and beard are full, and the beard is divided into two at the center of the chin. Around his head is a wreath of oak leaves. Short hair curls from under the wreath and the top of the head is bald. Evidence of abrasions from original carving are visible on the top of the head.
The sculpture rests on a large square cement base that holds a dark plaque with "LAW" in gold letters.
Carrara Law sculpture marble Roman cement proper left toga