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 1496 18 in. (183.5244.2 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Newark Museum, 1966.31.16

Artwork Details

Title
Mural of Sports
Date
ca. 1937-1938
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
72 1496 18 in. (183.5244.2 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

Works by this artist (2 items)

Robert Windham, Angel of Death, 1979, catalpa, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. James L. Whitehead and Mr. P. Elliot Ellis, 1980.108.2
Angel of Death
Date1979
catalpa
On view
Robert Windham, Angel of Birth, ca. 1978-1979, catalpa, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. James L. Whitehead and Mr. P. Elliot Ellis, 1980.108.1
Angel of Birth
Dateca. 1978-1979
catalpa
On view

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