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"Nautical Abstractions"
Photo:  John Tibbetts
 
"Nautical Abstractions"
1939
Aquatic Park Bathhouse (Maritime Museum)
Bas Relief, paint on plaster with embedded rope and piping
Multiple panels
Program: WPA Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP)
Location: 3rd floor
"Peacetime Activities of the Army"
Photo (detail): John Tibbetts
 
"Peacetime Activities of the Army"
1935
Presidio Chapel
Mural, Fresco
10' x 35' 8"
Program: State Emergency Relief Administration (SERA)
Location: Mural room is to the left as you enter
"Prismatarium"
Photo (detail): John Tibbetts
 
"Prismatarium"
1940
Aquatic Park Bathhouse (Maritime Museum)
Mural, oil on plaster
50' diameter
Program: WPA Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP)
Location: Circular room on west side; walls and ceiling
Designed to give "striking demonstrations on the relationship of color and light." Originally the light fixture revolved.
"Tugboats"
Photo (detail): Barbara Bernstein
 
"Tugboats"
1939
Aquatic Park Bathhouse (Maritime Museum)
Mural, oil on canvas
Program: WPA Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP)
Location: 3rd floor, above east door