The painting, in the form of a triptych, caused some controversy in the 1950s. At the end of one hallway, a group of working men are posed in a heroic scene - the work of social realist painter William Gropper, called Construction of a Dam. There are other works of art adorning the Interior Department's walls. Other scenes show buffalo hunts, a woman carrying a baby in a papoose, a man beating a drum.ĭeitz says the paintings were commissioned by Ickes, who personally oversaw the work. One mural by Velino Herrera shows a scene of a ceremonial dance, Deitz says. While there is a magnificent view of Washington's monuments outside, the walls inside are equally compelling, decorated with murals painted by Native American artists. Deitz showed off its south penthouse, a space he says "was originally designated as the employee soda fountain." The Adams murals are the latest addition to the Interior Department's collection, but the building is a trove of American art. There are several views of Yellowstone's Old Faithful geyser, the Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park. The National Parks are well represented in the Adams murals.
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