Dina Melicov, 1939 Apr. 26
| Title: | [Dina Melicov]. |
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| Date: | 1939 Apr. 26 |
| Physical Details: | Photographic print : 1 : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm. |
| Creator: | Sol Horn, photographer |
| Description: |
Melicov working on a sculpture. Identification on verso (handwritten and stamped): Federal Art Project W.P.A.; Photographic Division; 110 King Street; New York City WPA women at work, 110 King St., N.Y.C.; Date: 4/26/39; Negative No.: 3869-14; Photographer: Sol Horn. Identification on accompanying label (typewritten): Dina Melicov's fountain figure symbolizes womanhood. She is one of the many women sculptors whose work is scheduled for placement in the tax-supported public buildings through the WPA Federal Art Project. She studied at City College of New York, and received a scholarship to the Sorbonne in Paris. Fourteen carved panels of the Stations were executed by her for the private chapel of the Bishop of Rhode Island. |
| Subjects: | Art and state / Artists at or with their work / Artists' studios / Dina Melicov / Federal aid to the arts / New Deal, 1933-1939 / Sculpture |
| Forms part of: | Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, 1935-1942 View Full Record | View Images for this Collection |
| Citation: | [Dina Melicov], 1939 Apr. 26 / Sol Horn, photographer. Photographic print : 1 : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm. Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, 1935-1942. Archives of American Art. |
| Copyright: | AAA Copyright Policy |
| Digital ID: | 2273 |