Robert E. Peary Middle School: Van Halle Painting – Gardena CA

City:
Gardena, CA

Site Type:
Paintings, Art Works

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

Completed:
1939

Artist:
Francis J. Van Halle

Quality of Information:
Moderate

Marked:
Yes

Site Survival:
Extant

Description

In 1939, artist Francis J. Van Halle completed an oil on canvas painting titled “Chrysanthemums” for Robert E. Peary Middle School (formerly Gardena High School) in Gardena, CA.

Located in Stephan Hall, the painting depicts a vase of chrysanthemums on
a stone ledge against a brown background. It is framed in a painted and gilt frame measuring 37.25 x 23.5 inches. A partial paper label is affixed to the reverse with artist’s name, title, numbered “#44” and inscribed “Federal Art Proj.”

Source notes

LAUSD Art & Artifact Collection/Archive and Museum Collection Inventory Report (New Deal WPA)

Site originally submitted by Natalie McDonald on July 7, 2023.

Location Info


1415 W Gardena Blvd
Gardena, CA 90247
Los Angeles County

Coordinates: 33.8833, -118.3011

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