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John Steuart Curry
Study for the Mural "Westward Movement"

1936

About the Item

Study for the Mural "Westward Movement" Graphite, watercolor, gouache and paint on paper, 1936 Signed in pencil lower center (see photo) A study leading up to his mural Justice of the Plains: The Movement Westward, done for the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. . It is the only image I can find with the woman and covered wagons. The mural was painted on the 5th Floor of the Justice Building. Condition: Good Discoloration associated with aging of the paper Glue residue verso Image size: 6 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches Sheet size: 7 9/16 x 9 3/4 inches Frame size: 17 x 18 7/8 inches Housed in a metal leaf finished corner frame with OP3 Acrylic Provenance: Associated American Artists, New York (label) Private Collection, Vermont and Florida
  • Creator:
    John Steuart Curry (1897-1946, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1936
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fairlawn, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FA121551stDibs: LU14012692042
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