83.81

Painting

1981

Painting: American Red Cross Activities Centennial Commemoration. Material: wood, glass, paper, metal. Size: 28" W. x 39" L. Description: wood framed, brown matted collage of a depiction showing people helped by Red Cross workers; noted at lower edge: "American National Red Cross Freeborn County Chapter, Albert Lea, MN 88/300 Lloyd Herfindahl A Century of Service to Others By Lloyd Herfindahl 1981"; clear glass panel over painting and mat; brown paper backing; metal hook on back.

Note on back of painting:" This work, depicting activities of the American Red Cross from 1881 to 1981, was painted to celebrate the centennial of the Red Cross in 1981. 300 copies were sold as a fundraiser for Red Cross. Painting was commissioned by the American Red Cross and was painted by Lloyd Herfindahl in 1981. It is #88 of 300 printed. Michael Hecht purchased it for $100.00; Leroy Gasner framed the print and it was presented to the Waseca Chapter of the Red Cross. The people depicted are involved in Red Cross work on the national and state level and people receiving Red Cross services.