As a follow up to our Mystery Image of the Month,  which was Ney’s Study for New London Facets, we thought it would be useful to highlight this mural study, which is currently displayed in our front lobby.

Ney created this large four-panel work in 1940 as a study for his Public Works of Art Project mural proposed for the United States Post Office in New London, Ohio. He submitted his preliminary sketch in 1939 to the Treasury Department’s Section of Painting and Sculpture. Ney’s vision for this mural was that it would tell the history of the town of New London, “depicting many ideas of scenes in one setting”.  The mural study combines scenes of the town’s history allowing each scene to flow into the next.

There are many details to find in Ney’s study. Can you spot the hippo? Can you find the capitol building? Do you see the image of the train? Can you find the dog? Can you find the postcards? Read More »