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- Diego Rivera "Detroit Industry" Frescoes at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- 1932-1933
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Diego Rivera "Detroit Industry" Frescoes at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Drawing for "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- 1932
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Diego Rivera Drawing for "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Ford Motor Company Designers at the Detroit Institute of Arts, January 1947 - Designer John Najjar (right) was photographed with a colleague in January 1947 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, where the two men were surrounded by automotive art and advertisements. Established in 1885, the DIA grew into one of the most important art museums in the United States.
- January 01, 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Company Designers at the Detroit Institute of Arts, January 1947
Designer John Najjar (right) was photographed with a colleague in January 1947 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, where the two men were surrounded by automotive art and advertisements. Established in 1885, the DIA grew into one of the most important art museums in the United States.
- Diego Rivera Drawing for "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Drawing for "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- August 02, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- August 02, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- August 02, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- August 02, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- August 02, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932 - In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of <em>Detroit Industry</em> was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.
- August 02, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Diego Rivera Working on the "Detroit Industry" Fresco Cycle at Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932
In 1932, the Detroit Institute of Arts commissioned Mexican artist Diego Rivera to paint murals depicting the city's industrial activities. Rivera spent eight months creating 27 frescoes in the institute's interior courtyard. Much of Detroit Industry was inspired by Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, but the murals also portrayed Detroit's medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Edsel Ford sponsored Rivera's work.