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Metadata
Title |
[Preparatory Drawings for Map Makers of the World] |
Date |
circa 1939 |
Object Name |
Drawing |
Description |
Folio of 10 pencil sketches made as prep for the mural in the library Southern California Art Project, WPA. Subjects include Chinese Imperial Rob;, Old Chinese Saddle and Motifs; Viking Shield Designs; Viking Helmets, Shoes and Leg Coverings; Study of Hands (signed "B.P. Heller" bottom right); Venetian Costume. Sketches directly on mat board depict Alaska and the North-West; Viking; Mexico; Fish-Oriental. A newspaper article about the mural with an image of the artist is located in the folio as well. "Courtesy of the Fine Arts Collection U.S. General Services Administration." WPA / PWAP Description Modified: 7/28/2010 |
Catalog Number |
DR27 |
School Site # |
8462 |
School Name |
Virgil Middle School |
Dimension Details |
24"h x 18"w (approximately) Quantity: 6 drawings on paper with mats, 4 sketches on mat board |
Material |
Pencil on paper and mat board |
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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