Artwork Record
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Metadata
Title |
[Map Makers of the World Prepatory No.1 and 2] |
Date |
1939? |
Object Name |
Painting |
Description |
Prepatory paintings for mural "Map Makers of the World" one showing Marco Polo at the court of Kublai Khan, Columbus landing on the Bahamas, Norseman Leif Erickson landing on Vineland, a archeology scene with palaeontologist and Lewis and Clark discovering the West Coast . The second prepatory painting has Magellan on a ship, Admiral Byrd in Antartica, a beach scene and Captain Cook meeting Native Hawaiians. Wood frame and matted measuring 12" x 33". Library has GSA FA20643 preparatory drawings for mural. "Courtesy of the Fine Arts Collection U.S. General Services Administration." WPA / PWAP Donated by the Marylin H. Grace Trust, niece of the artist, 11/21/2023. Description Modified: 11/21/2023 |
Catalog Number |
PA539a-b |
School Site # |
8462 |
School Name |
Virgil Middle School |
Dimension Details |
2each Framed 12" x 33" |
Frame size |
12" x 33" |
Frame desc |
wood |
Image size |
4-1/2" x 26" |
Material |
watercolor |
Artist |
Heller, Bessie Peirce |
Role Artist |
Artist |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration |
Collection |
WPA / PWA |
Art School |
New Deal Art |
Relation |
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