Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
National Youth Administration (NYA) Painting
Artifact IDMO 1944.107.1
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Alden Krider
(American, 1908 - 2004)
Dateca. 1936
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionsframe H 43 1/2 in x W 78 1/8 in x D 2 in (110.5 cm x 198.4 cm x 5.1 cm )
painting (painting on stretcher) H 36 in x W 70 1/2 in (91.4 cm x 179.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn oil painting done in dark, muddy colors. The background shows the problems and temptations facing the youth of the time, including crime, poverty, gambling, and homelessness. Brighter colors are used in the foreground which shows young people employed at a variety of jobs provided by the NYA. At the top center of the painting is a quote from FDR: "WE CAN ILL / AFFORD TO / LOSE THE / ENERGY / AND SKILL / OF THESE / YOUNG MEN / AND WOMEN / Franklin D. Roosevelt." painting (painting on stretcher) H 36 in x W 70 1/2 in (91.4 cm x 179.1 cm )
The painting is framed in a 4" gilt wood frame.
Historical NoteThis painting depicting the mission of the National Youth Administration (NYA) was created in 1936 by NYA artist Alden Krider for an exhibit at the Kansas State Fair. The NYA (1935-1943) was a New Deal agency that aided young adults (ages 16 to 25) during the Great Depression. It provided vocational training and work-study assistance for high school, college, and graduate students.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Ralph E. Crimson
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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