The Recording of Precedents: Confucius and His Pupils Collate and Transcribe Documents in Their Favorite Grove; Color Study for Mural, Supreme Court Room, Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul 1903

"The Recording of Precedents: Confucius and His Pupils Collate and Transcribe Documents in Their Favorite Grove; Color Study for Mural, Supreme Court Room, Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul" is a color study for a mural by American artist John La Farge, completed in 1903. This watercolor depicts a scene of Confucius and his pupils meticulously working on documents in a serene landscape. The painting is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a study for a larger mural which was meant to be a part of the Minnesota State Capitol. La Farge was known for his vibrant colors and interest in historical themes, as seen in this evocative study of the famous Chinese philosopher.