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Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940

Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940

Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940

An American flag is painted on the hull and dark smoke is billowing from the crane. WPA / World War II era. Signed, lower left: Einar C.

Titled: "Harbor Activity" and signed again on the reverse. Painting: 20" x 24" / 51 cm x 61 cm. Frame : 25" x 29 1/2" / 63.5 cm x 75 cm. PROVENANCE: Los Angeles, California collection. Contemporary gold leafed frame with light wear.

NOTES / REFERENCES: Einar C. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 17, 1885. Petersen served an apprenticeship in his native city and, on a scholarship from the Danish Government, studied art for several years in Paris, Rome, and Munich while working as a decorator. He immigrated to America in 1912 and worked in Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington before settling in Los Angeles in 1916.

He died there on December 6, 1986. Member: California Art Club; Painters and Sculptors of Los Angeles.
Einar Petersen (1885-1986) Los Angeles Dock Scene Flag Painting WPA 1940