Elevation sketches for the Land Grant Frescoes
Item
Title
Elevation sketches for the Land Grant Frescoes
Creator
Henry Varnum Poor
American, 1887-1970
American, 1887-1970
Date
1947
Materials
Ink and crayon on paper
Measurements
8 5/8 x 11 7/8 inches (21.9 x 30.2 cm)
Description
The contract engaging Henry Varnum Poor to paint the east and west walls of the mezzanine floor in Old Main’s lobby was drawn up in May 1947. As with the north wall, a significant amount of time was necessary for preparatory work—in this instance, about ten months—before Poor was ready to begin the actual painting. This sheet represents one of the artist’s first realizations of the overall plan, and contains most of the themes, albeit in notation rather than in actual imagery, that found their way into the final version.
Source
Palmer Museum of Art, The Pennsylvania State University, Gift of Miss Anne Poor
Identifier
82.155
Rights
This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses are not permitted.