“Security” by Charles Doman (original) (raw)

Security

Charles Doman

1929-32

Portland stone

Approximately 2.8 meters high

National Westminster Bank (built as the National Provincial Bank)

1 Prince's Street, London

Security holds keys (rather like St. Peter) and stands with one foot on two books and scrolls next to the other. Although deoicted with strongly muscled arms and wearing a helmet, he does not brandish a sword, as does Courage.

Photograph and caption by Robert Freidus

Formatting and perspective correction by George P. Landow

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