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Transport and Human Endeavor

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Transport and Human Endeavor is the mural created in 1930 by Edward Trumbull (1884-1968) on the ceiling of the lobby of the Chrysler Building in New York City. At the time of its debut, it was the largest painting in the world, at 78 by 100 feet (24 by 30 m).[1] The work was executed on canvas and cemented on the ceiling. [2]

The painting articulates buildings, airplanes, and portrayals of the Chrysler assembly line.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Rutter, Lynne. "Chrysler Ceiling Mural: a quick look!". Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  2. ^ "Chrysler Building celebrates 85th birthday | Boo York City". Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  3. ^ "Chrysler Building". www.emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  4. ^ "Chrysler Building | Manhattan, NY | Attractions in Midtown East, New York". Time Out New York. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 2021-03-30.