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Modern Method of Communication by Kenneth Washburn
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Modern Method of Communication
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Modern Method of Communication

Artist
Year1938
Classification painting
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensionsmaximum: 57 x 46 in. (144.8 x 116.8 cm)
Credits Commissioned through the Section of Fine Arts 1934 -1943
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • Mailman facing toward his right, holding letter in right hand. Shoulder bag containing letters, magazines, etc., on man's left shoulder.  Ship lower left background; cityscape silhouette upper left background.  East Coast of map of United States upper left background at picture plane, behind silhouetted cityscape.