Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Snowy Days, Chicago
Artifact IDMO 1969.62
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Ceil Rosenberg
(American, 1908-1939)
Date1934
Mediumpainting: canvas, paint (oil)
frame: wood
frame: wood
Dimensionsframe H 31 in x W 26 1/4 in x D 2 1/4 in (78.7 cm x 66.7 cm x 5.7 cm )
painting (canvas) H 25 1/2 in x W 21 1/8 in (64.8 cm x 53.7 cm )
painting (canvas) H 25 1/2 in x W 21 1/8 in (64.8 cm x 53.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn oil on canvas painting depicting a Chicago scene in winter. It shows fenced yards, cars on a snowy street, and three people walking on the sidewalk. Skyscrapers are visible in the background. It is signed by artist in the lower left: CEIL / ROSENBERG.
The canvas is attached to a stretcher and is framed in a 3" carved wood frame. A metal plaque attached to the bottom center of the frame reads: PUBLIC WORKS OF ART PROJECT. Affixed to the lower left corner of the frame is a paper sticker with "91" printed on it. Written in blue on the reverse of frame: Box - 56. The frame has a wire hanger and "D" hooks on the reverse.
Historical NoteThis painting was created for the Treasury Department’s Public Works of Art Project (PWAP). It was displayed at a PWAP exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery from April 24-May 20, 1934.The canvas is attached to a stretcher and is framed in a 3" carved wood frame. A metal plaque attached to the bottom center of the frame reads: PUBLIC WORKS OF ART PROJECT. Affixed to the lower left corner of the frame is a paper sticker with "91" printed on it. Written in blue on the reverse of frame: Box - 56. The frame has a wire hanger and "D" hooks on the reverse.
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.In Collection(s)
Exhibitions
Not on view
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