"Waterfowl"
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA), Arts Programs, Work Relief Programs
Completed: 1937
Artists: Caspar Duchow
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Description
Artist Caspar Duchow created four 4′ x 6′ mosaics depicting animals for the East Whittier Middle School: “Hippos,” “Waterfowl,” “Tropical Birds” and “Monkey.” The mosaics were created in 1937 with funding from the WPA Federal Art Project.
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"Waterfowl"
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Waterfowl depicted in Mosaic at the East Whittier Elementary School cafeteria.
Waterfowl
Waterfowl depicted in Mosaic at the East Whittier Elementary School cafeteria.
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"Hippos"
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"Hippos"
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"Monkey"
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"Monkey"
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"Tropical Birds"
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"Tropical Birds"
Source notes
Originally posted in the New Deal Art Registry: https://www.newdealartregistry.org/
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What a wonderful project to share with the children and community. It’s nice to see that some communities value their history. Good job!