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Artist: Ralf Henricksen

Gorton Community Center Murals – Lake Forest IL

"Earth"

Four 6′ x 10′ murals depicting “Earth,” “Air,” “Water” and “Fire” by Ralf Henricksen were completed in 1936 with funding from the WPA Federal Art Project. They were restored in 2003-2004.  

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Horace Mann School Mural – Chicago IL

"The Life of Horace Mann"

The three panels of this mural “The Life of Horace Mann” depicting scenes from the life of Horace Mann was painted by Ralf Henricksen in 1937 with funds from the WPA Federal Art Project.

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Horace Mann School Mural – Oak Park IL

This oil on canvas mural, entitled “Community Life of Oak Park in the 19th Century,” was painted in 1936 by Emmanuel Jacobson and Ralf Henricksen, with assistance from Charles Copeland and Irene Biannucci. The work was funded by the WPA… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Monroe Historical Museum Mural – Monroe MI

This oil on canvas mural, entitled “Romance of Monroe,” was completed by Ralf Henricksen in 1938 with funding from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. The mural is currently displayed in the lobby of the Monroe Historical Museum, located in… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Partee High School Mural – Chicago IL

"History of the New World"

This large five-part mural “History of the New World” by Ralf Henricksen was completed with the help of WPA Federal Art Project funds in 1938.

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP)

Post Office Mural – Staunton IL

Ralf Henriksen painted this oil on canvas mural, entitled “Going to Work,” in 1941 with funds provided by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. It is viewable in the lobby of the Staunton post office.

Project type: Murals, Art Works
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

West Pullman School Murals – Chicago IL

"American Educational System"

The West Pullman School was established in the late 19th century. During the 1930s, the WPA funded two murals for the school auditorium. The roughly 5′ x 10′ oil on canvas murals, by Ralph Christian Henriksen, are entitled “American Educational… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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