- City:
- Petersburg, VA
- Site Type:
- Art Works, Murals
- New Deal Agencies:
- Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)
- Completed:
- 1937
- Artist:
- William H. Calfee
Description
“Agricultural Scenes in Virginia” is one of two murals created for the Petersburg post office under the auspices of the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. The oil-on-canvas work depicts two primary agricultural crops of Virginia: tobacco and peanuts. It was painted in 1937 by William Calfee.
Source notes
https://www.allgetaways.com/view_destination.asp?destinationid=XGP552-011 Originally posted in the New Deal Art Registry: https://www.newdealartregistry.org/At this Location:
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Alice Waskey
Whitney McCrum-Morrison
Are both murals in the P.O. at 29 Franklin St? I’ve never heard of 2 pieces of art in the same P.O.
Am I allowed to take a photo?
Thank you!!
Just saw both murals in person. Absolutely outstanding. Where can I buy a print?