Better Things for Better Living through Chemistry
Object Detail
Maker and Role
John McCoy II (b.1910, d.1989), Artist
Date
Pre 1939
Object Type
Media
Oil on canvas covered masonite panels with 3-D aluminum figure
Dimensions
156 x 192 x 2" (396.2 x 487.7 x 5.1cm)
Description
DuPont Advertising Artwork: Delaware artist John W. McCoy II created this 13' x 16' mural for the DuPont Pavilion at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. For materials, McCoy used Fabrikoid (coated fabric) and other DuPont products.
Collection
DuPont Museum Collection
Object No
99.9
Currently on Display
Yes
Maker Details