- City:
- Menomonie, WI
- Site Type:
- Art Works, Murals
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Artist:
- Clarence (Cal) Peters
- Marked:
- No
Description
With WPA support, Cal Peters painted several murals for the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus, circa 1935-1936. This mural “Learning, Industry, Skill and Honor” is a 5′ x 40′ oil on canvas. The central figure appears to be “Wisdom” dispensing the gifts of learning, industry, skill and honor.
The mural is hanging in its original installation location: Harvey Hall Grand Staircase, first floor, south entrance, the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Source notes
Two classes under the direction of Dr. Joan Navarre researched the New Deal murals of artist Cal Peters located at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.Site originally submitted by Joan Navarre on May 15, 2013.
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