Archives of American Art - Dina Melicov - 2273

Melicov working on a sculpture.Identification on verso (handwritten and stamped): Federal Art Project W.P.A.; Photographic Division; 110 King Street; New York City WPA women at work, 110 King St., N.Y.C.; Date: 4/26/39; Negative No.: 3869-14; Photographer: Sol Horn.Identification on accompanying label (typewritten): Dina Melicov's fountain figure symbolizes womanhood. She is one of the many women sculptors whose work is scheduled for placement in the tax-supported public buildings through the WPA Federal Art Project. She studied at City College of New York, and received a scholarship to the Sorbonne in Paris. Fourteen carved panels of the Stations were executed by her for the private chapel of the Bishop of Rhode Island.