Norwalk Transit District Murals – Norwalk CT

City:
Norwalk, CT

Site Type:
Murals, Art Works

New Deal Agencies:
Federal Arts Project (FAP), Arts Programs

Started:
1940

Completed:
1941

Artist:
Arthur Gibson Hull

Description

Artist Arthur Gibson Hull painted a series of murals depicting the travels of Marco Polo, including: “Africa,” “China,” “India,” “Venice, the Musicians” and “Venice, the Ship.” The murals were originally installedin 1940-41 at the Norwalk High School, with funding from the WPA Federal Art Project. They were restored in 1986 and are now located in the Norwalk Transit District building.

 

Source notes

https://www.norwalktransit.com/ntd_murals.htm

Originally posted in the New Deal Art Registry: https://www.newdealartregistry.org/

Location Info


275 Wilson Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854

Location notes: 2nd floor atrium

Coordinates: 41.08042, -73.42336

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