Mural of Sports

Joseph Rugolo, Mural of Sports, ca. 1937-1938, oil on linen, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Newark Museum, 1966.31.16
Joseph Rugolo, Mural of Sports, ca. 1937-1938, oil on linen, 72 1⁄4 x 96 1⁄8 in. (183.5 x 244.2 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Newark Museum, 1966.31.16

Artwork Details

Title
Mural of Sports
Artist
Date
ca. 1937-1938
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
72 1⁄4 x 96 1⁄8 in. (183.5 x 244.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Transfer from the Newark Museum
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on linen
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
  • Architecture Exterior — commercial — recreation
  • Occupation — sport — baseball
  • Occupation — sport — hockey
  • Occupation — sport — track and field
  • Occupation — sport — tennis
Object Number
1966.31.16
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.31.16

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