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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

Artifact IDMO 1942.20.9
Object Type Drawing
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 )
Physical 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.
Historical NoteThis 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.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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