- State:
- WASHINGTON-DC
- Site Type:
- Art Works, Murals
- New Deal Agencies:
- Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA), Arts Programs, Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department
- Completed:
- 1943
- Artists:
- Dorothy Farr, Ethel Magafan, Fred Farr, Gertrude Goodrich, Jenne Magafan
- Quality of Information:
- Moderate
- Site Survival:
- Unknown
Description
The Wilbur J. Cohen building, originally built for the Social Security Administration in 1938-1940, is home to a magnificent collection of social security themed artworks funded by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
One of the lesser-known artworks is a mural by Jenne and Ethel Magafan, “Mountains in Snow.” (c. 1942)
Two other murals have been removed and are now stored at the National Museum of American Art:
Dorothy and Fred Farr, “Sports Related to Food” (1942).
Gertrude Goodrich mural, originally placed around the four walls of the cafeteria, depicting typical activities in four parts of the country (1943).
Source notes
Site originally submitted by Shaina Potts on March 20, 2015.
Additional contributions by Richard A Walker.
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- Cohen Federal Building (former Social Security) - Washington DC
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- Cohen Federal Building: Guston Fresco - Washington DC
- Cohen Federal Building: Shahn Frescoes - Washington DC
- Cohen Federal Building: Fogel Murals - Washington DC
- Cohen Federal Building: Davis Reliefs - Washington DC
- Cohen Federal Building: Kreis Reliefs - Washington DC
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