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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
The Skyscraper
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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The Skyscraper

Object numberMO 1942.20.9
Artist (American, 1910 - 1999)
Dateca. 1933-1934
Mediumink and pencil on paper
Dimensionsoverall H 25 in x W 18 3/4 in (63.5 cm x 47.6 cm )

DescriptionAn original drawing in yellow and brown wash and pencil of an unidentified city in tones of black and orange. It depicts many tall skyscrapers with a busy street corner at the bottom. The artist's signature is the lower left: BERNARD / MCMAHON.
Label TextThis drawing was created by Barnard McMahon for the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP), Region #7, St. Louis, Missouri. It was displayed in a PWAP exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery from April 24 - May 20, 1934.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 30, 1942.
Credit LineAllocated by the U.S. Government, Public Works of Art Project, 1933 - 19394. Held by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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