GSA Photo Galleries: Brook Gallery

Alexander Brook was commissioned to create these murals by the Section of Fine Arts, one of four New Deal art programs.

Brook, Writing the Family Letter

"Writing the Family Letter." Photo by Carol M. Highsmith.

Reading the Family Letter

"Writing the Family Letter" depicts a domestic scene, in which a young girl writes a letter to her brother as the mother looks on. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith.

The companion murals are located in the lobby of the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance.

"Reading the Family Letter" and "Writing the Family Letter." Photo by GSA.

"Reading the Family Letter."

"Writing the Family Letter." Photo by GSA.

"Reading the Family Letter."

"Reading the Family Letter." Photo by GSA.

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Last updated: Aug 19, 2020
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