Memo from Irving Bacon to A.J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford), July 27, 1932, regarding the Diego Rivera "Detroit Industry" Murals

Summary

Partway through work on his Detroit Industry murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1932, Diego Rivera painted a portrait of the frescoes' primary sponsor, Edsel Ford. Rivera requested several photographs of Ford to assist with the portrait. Because of concerns over privacy and security, special permission was required to supply the photos.

Partway through work on his Detroit Industry murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1932, Diego Rivera painted a portrait of the frescoes' primary sponsor, Edsel Ford. Rivera requested several photographs of Ford to assist with the portrait. Because of concerns over privacy and security, special permission was required to supply the photos.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in

Width: 8 in

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