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Study for South Pasadena Junior High School Mural
Study for South Pasadena Junior High School Mural
Study for South Pasadena Junior High School Mural

Study for South Pasadena Junior High School Mural

Artist (1907 - 1989)
Date1939
MediumWatercolor on paper
Dimensions22 x 15 in. (55.9 x 38.1 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineThe Hilbert Collection
Object numberShe-32
DescriptionSheets was quite active during the Depression. Not only did he paint works such as this for South Pasadena Junior High and other murals for public buildings, he also served as one of the four directors of the Southern California Public Works of Art Program. This committee selected artists to decorate public buildings, such as post offices, courts and schools.
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