Studies for "The Early Days of the Erie Canal" Mural

Title

Studies for "The Early Days of the Erie Canal" Mural

Creator

Peters, Carl William, 1897-1980

Date

1939=8

Description

Four studies for Carl Peters' WPA mural, "The Early Days of the Erie Canal." This mural was in the Fairport Public Library, The studies show both the full mural and several close-ups of specific figures.

Subject

Peters, Carl William, 1897-1980

Coverage

Rochester, N.Y.

Extent

4 sketches

Type

StillImage

Language

eng

Format

jpg

Rights

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Bibliographic Citation

Peters, Carl William. Studies for "The Early Days of the Erie Canal" Mural. 1938. Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY. https://magart.rochester.edu/artist-maker/info/298

Place of Issue

Rochester (N.Y.)

Genre

Drawings

Location

Memorial Art Gallery, University of Rochester

Call number

2009.23
2009.24
2009.25
2009.26

Finding Aid

https://magart.rochester.edu/artist-maker/info/298

Collection

Carl Peters: Rochester City of the Arts and WPA Legacies

Citation

Peters, Carl William, 1897-1980, “Studies for "The Early Days of the Erie Canal" Mural,” RBSCP Exhibits, accessed November 23, 2024, https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/8103.

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