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Alexander Dux, who created this travel poster, was one of thousands of artists who participated in the Federal Art Project. Part of the Works Progress Administration, the project started in 1935, and survived until 1943. George Biddle, the founder of the project, said that because of the Federal Art Project, the Depression exerted, "a more invigorating effect on American art than any past event in the country's history." While times were hard, the mood of the posters was typically upbeat and the designs were bold and original and many of the artists felt free to experiment with a wide range of concepts. For American art, it was a vital period that invigorated the entire country's perception of what art could be and brought American art into the international forefront. The Library of Congress is the largest single holder of WPA posters, having over 900 in its collection. Created/Published : NYC : Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project, between 1936 and 1939 Creator : Alexander Dux, artist. Part of the Work Projects Adminsitration Poster Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 weeks. Product #: seeamerica3 |
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