Hudson Highlands

Object numberMO 1969.22

Artist James Scott (American, 1889 - 1967)

Date1934

Mediumoil on canvas

Dimensionspainting (painting on stretcher) H 39 in x W 40 1/4 in (99.1 cm x 102.2 cm )
frame H 35 in x W 45 1/4 in x D 1 7/8 in (88.9 cm x 114.9 cm x 4.8 cm )

DescriptionA painting depicting a winter view of the Hudson River Valley through bare trees, with the Catskill Mountains in the background. A small village is seen in the forefront at the bottom of a hill. The artist's signature is in the lower right: James Scott. A label on the reverse reads: Public Works of Art Project / Room 168 Treasury Department / Artist: James Scott / Region: #2 / Title: Hudson Highlands - Oil / Disposition: Sen. A. W. Barkley / Room 437 S.O.B. Date: 5/23/34 / This picture is the property of the United States Government.

The painting is framed in a 2 3/4"w gold-painted wood frame. A metal plaque attached to the bottom center of the frame reads: PUBLIC WORKS OF ART PROJECT.

Label TextThis painting was created for the Treasury Department’s Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) Region #2. It was displayed at a PWAP exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery from April 24-May 20, 1934. The artist was a member of the Dutchess County (New York) Art Association.
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.

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