The Astronomers Monument at Griffith Observatory is one of L. Archibald Garner’s well-known public works. It was completed in 1934 with Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) support. The Monument pays homage to six great astronomers: Hipparchus, Nicolas Copernicus, Galileo… read more
This wood relief “Horseman” by Gordon Newell and Sherry Peticolas depicts a man leading two horses. It was funded by the Treasury Relief Art Project in 1937.
“Transportation of the Mail” This series of seven wood reliefs illustrating various ways of transporting mail surrounds a doorway in the San Fernando Post Office. They depict how the mail is moved, via ship, train, plane, truck and even horseback.
Four plaster bas-reliefs, depicting a buffalo, bear, ram, and lion, decorate the exterior of the Inglewood CA main post office. They sit between the first and second floor windows of the front of the building. These sculptures were created by… read more