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Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, the nation\’s first collection of American art, is an unparalleled record of the American experience from the colonial period to today, featuring works by Homer & Sargent to Christo & Rauschenburg.
The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, features one of the finest collections of American craft in the United States. Its collections, exhibition program and publications highlight the best craft objects and decorative arts from the 19th century to the present.
Location
8th and F NW
Washington, District of Columbia
United States
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<p>This painting is Richardson's most famous, it was created under the Public Works of Art Project, created by President Franklin Roosevelt's depression-era policies to help artists economically. African American artists like Richardson were employed, but it was hoped they would create works with "Negro themes." Richardson imbued his figures with great dignity.</p>
<p>Richardson and fellow artist Marvin Gray Johnson hoped this would be part of a bigger mural series to be installed in a New York City library, but both died prematurely.</p>
<p>SKU: 9201<br />Creator: Earle Richardson<br />Date: 1934<br />Original Medium: Oil on canvas<br />Original Size: 48 x 32 1/8 in.<br />Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum<br /><span style=\"font-size:small\"></span></p>
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![](https://daebyguoajvcw.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/18821-300x216.jpg "<div>During the 1930's, radios became commonly found in homes, as singers, comedians, and actors transmitted their voices over the airwaves alongside news broadcasters and President Franklin D. Roosevelt himself during his famous "fireside chats." In this painting, Eckel depicts a group gathered around a microphone ready to perform for the nation, bringing people together during the hardships of the Great Depression. Eckel uses a strong, single source of light coming from the right to illuminate each of the figures, but none moreso than the man and woman in the center of the composition, presumably the stars of whatever radio show is about to begin. <br />SKU: 9179<br />Creator: Julia Eckel<br />Date: 1933-1934<br />Original Medium: Oil on canvas<br />Original Size: 40 1/8 x 55 5/8 inches<br />Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum</div>")
