Grape Pickers
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts
Artists: Boris Deutsch
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Description
Boris Deutsch was a Lithuanian immigrant. His oil-on-canvas mural “Grape Pickers” depicts a busy grape harvest. The work, which hangs in Reedley, California’s historic post office building, was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
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Used with the permission of the United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
Reedley Post Office "Grape Pickers"
Used with the permission of the United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
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Photo available at: http://www.wpamurals.com/Reedley.htm
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I grew up in Reedley in the 50’s and early 60’s and as a child and teenager I alway loved to go to the post office because of that painting. I believe it started my life long interest in art and visiting art museums.