Lloyd Herfindahl, an internationally famous artist, who lived and painted in Southern Minnesota, won a commission to paint the symbolic mural for FarmFest 1976 in conjunction with the Bicentennial of America July 4, 1976. The FarmFest agricultural exposition was held in Lake Crystal, Minnesota.
The painting is a panorama that covered the history of agriculture, from Egyptian times to the present, telling the story of agriculture, thus the title “Homage to Agriculture”.
of human civilization , for without farming, there would be no civilization.”
p.16 Fragments The Art of Lloyd Herfindahl
Herfindahl was one of America’s foremost muralists. The painting depicts: Man and Nature; Man and Animals; Man and Machine; Man and Technology.
These are prints of the official painting commissioned in 1976 for Farm Fest. They are four color, large prints. The actual dimensions are 26 inches wide by 20 inches high. A print would make a nice addition to your home or office or a great gift for anyone involved in agriculture.
Cost of one print is $30 including shipping and handling. Two prints $45.
To purchase contact Paul@webbizinc.biz