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Description
At the center of this mural is Cinderella and her horse-drawn carriage, a fanciful castle in the background. Also appearing are well-known characters from other fairy tales: at left, Little Bo Peep, Miss Muffet, and Little Boy Blue; at right, Jack & Jill, Red Riding Hood & the Wolf, and perhaps Peter Rabbit. There is a balance between characters holding poses and those in the midst of physical actions--both presumably of interest to young children.
According to a story in the Yonkers Herald Statesman (23 Mar. 1936: 5), it was one of four Federal Art Project murals created for the community: one in the public library, and three in local schools. Harper's, measuring nine feet long, was placed over a fireplace in the kindergarten classroom of School #21. The mural's current status is unknown, but it's an intriguing companion to Harper's 1941 painting: there is a similar queen and castle, along with a riotous train of vivid characters.
Ruth Harper was a longtime art teacher in the Yonkers school district, also known by her married name Ruth Austin.
According to a story in the Yonkers Herald Statesman (23 Mar. 1936: 5), it was one of four Federal Art Project murals created for the community: one in the public library, and three in local schools. Harper's, measuring nine feet long, was placed over a fireplace in the kindergarten classroom of School #21. The mural's current status is unknown, but it's an intriguing companion to Harper's 1941 painting: there is a similar queen and castle, along with a riotous train of vivid characters.
Ruth Harper was a longtime art teacher in the Yonkers school district, also known by her married name Ruth Austin.
Creator
Harper, Ruth
Publisher
Date
Contributor
White, Ava
Cooper, Ken
Cooper, Ken
Format
jpeg, 1.4 MB
jpeg, 1.5 MB
jpeg, 1.5 MB
Type
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photograph of oil on board painting
Physical Dimensions
9 x 4 ft.