Life in Grand Rapids and the Upper Mississippi (mural study, Grand Rapids, Minnesota Post Office)

James Watrous, Life in Grand Rapids and the Upper Mississippi (mural study, Grand Rapids, Minnesota Post Office), ca. 1940, oil and tempera on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1974.28.46
James Watrous, Life in Grand Rapids and the Upper Mississippi (mural study, Grand Rapids, Minnesota Post Office), ca. 1940, oil and tempera on paperboard, 11 7⁄8 x 33 7⁄8 in. (30.2 x 86.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1974.28.46

Artwork Details

Title
Life in Grand Rapids and the Upper Mississippi (mural study, Grand Rapids, Minnesota Post Office)
Artist
Date
ca. 1940
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
11 7⁄8 x 33 7⁄8 in. (30.2 x 86.0 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the General Services Administration
Mediums Description
oil and tempera on paperboard
Classifications
Subjects
  • Recreation — dancing
  • Occupation — industry — construction
  • Landscape — wharf
  • Architecture — boat — riverboat
  • Study — mural study
  • Animal — horse
  • Landscape — Minnesota — Grand Rapids
  • Recreation — sport and play — wrestling
  • Performing arts — music — fiddle
  • Landscape — river — Mississippi River
Object Number
1974.28.46
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1974.28.46

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Artist
Date1972, printed 1988-1989
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Artist
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gelatin silver print
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Untitled, from the portfolio Wind, Water and Sand
Artist
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Untitled, from the portfolio Wind, Water and Sand
Artist
Date1976, printed 1988-1989
gelatin silver print
Not on view