Harry Herzog, 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.

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.

In addition to posters, the FAP created thousands of murals in public buildings all across the country. Artist such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Louise Nevelson, all left a moment of their creativity to posterity because of this program. As art historian Francis O'onnor said, "Something very vital indeed, something revolutionary happened to American culture during the 1930's"

The Library of Congress is the largest single holder of WPA posters, having over 900 in its collection.

Created/Published : NYC : NYC Art Project, Work Projects Administration, between 1936 and 1940

Creator : Harry Herzog, artist.

Part of the Work Projects Administration Poster Collection, housed in the Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress

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