Norwalk Community College: Avison Mural – Norwalk CT

City:
Norwalk, CT

Site Type:
Murals, Art Works

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

Completed:
1937

Artist:
George Avison

Description

George Avison’s 1937 mural “The Duke vs. The King” was commissioned for the Center School (since destroyed) by the WPA Federal Art Project. It is now located at the Norwalk Community College.

Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 9’10” x 3’5″
Restoration Info: Property of City of Norwalk, CT, WPA Art Collection. Restored ca.1986

Source notes

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

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

Location Info


188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854

Location notes: Baker Library, south west side

Coordinates: 41.102191, -73.45114

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