Diego Rivera Industrial Mural, Detroit Institute of Arts / Ford V-8 Exhibit, State Fair / Diego Rivera Industrial Mural, Detroit Institute of Arts Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Scaffolding in front of partially completed mural - section of mural - small scale cartoons of mural taped to wall - drawing of full size section - close-ups of several drawings - wall, scaffolding - Diego Rivera painting, woman on scaffolding - close-ups of mural sections. [1932] b. Fairgrounds, Ford V-8 driven in circles, stopping, couple and children getting out - other groups taking rides in V-8’s, signing cards handed them by man at table. [1932] c. Scaffolding in front of blank wall - Diego Rivera painting figure. [1932]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects