The school contains three WPA murals by Arthur Lidov depicting “Characters from Children’s Literature.” Medium: tempera on plaster on presswood Size: 3 semi-circular panels each about 3’2″ r Restoration Info: Restored 1999
The post contains a Section of Fine Arts mural entitled “Rail Roading” painted using egg tempera on gesso in 1942 by Arthur H. Lidov.
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