Autumn Scene
Object numberMO 1969.64
Name
Painting
Artist
Frank Graham Holmes Jr.
(American, 1908 - 1981)
Dateca. 1934
Mediumoil on ?
Dimensionsframe H 32 in x W 37 in x D 2 1/2 in (81.3 cm x 94 cm x 6.4 cm )
painting (painting on stretcher) H 25 1/2 in x W 30 in (64.8 cm x 76.2 cm )
painting (painting on stretcher) H 25 1/2 in x W 30 in (64.8 cm x 76.2 cm )
DescriptionAn oil painting depicting a rural scene in autumn. In the forefront is a water-crossed field with trees. A number of houses are in the background. The artist's signature is in the lower right: Graham Holmes.
The painting is framed in a 3 1/2" gilt wood frame. A metal plaque attached to the bottom center of the frame reads: PUBLIC WORKS OF ART PROJECT. On the reverse of the frame is carved: Carved by F. Coll. Wil, Del. for portrait at Dover, Del.
Label TextThis painting was created for the Treasury Department’s Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) Philadelphia Region 3 Office. It was displayed at a PWAP exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery from April 24-May 20, 1934.The painting is framed in a 3 1/2" gilt wood frame. A metal plaque attached to the bottom center of the frame reads: PUBLIC WORKS OF ART PROJECT. On the reverse of the frame is carved: Carved by F. Coll. Wil, Del. for portrait at Dover, Del.
Additional Details
Credit LineAllocated by the U.S. Government, Public Works of Art Project, 1933 - 19394. Held by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the New Deal (National Archives Identifier 750981)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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