Steinbeck's King Arthur mural - Salinas, California
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N 36° 40.338 W 121° 39.323
10S E 620153 N 4059362
Dreamy mural depicting a version of King Arthur's story as retold by John Steinbeck
Waymark Code: WM5MEX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2009
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From the sign at the site:
"Based on John Steinbeck's book, The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights, this mural illustrates Steinbeck's fascination with the myth of Camelot. The legendary King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere are shown as well as his advisor, Merlin the Magician. Excalibur, the famous sword that only King Arthur could withdraw from the stone, is also depicted."
This mural was a project of the One Voice Arts and Leadership Program. The names of the Youth Muralists are: Effren Alsonso, Liliana Bautista, Juan Campos, Joseph Michael de Kelaita, Julian Gasca, Francisco Martinez, Destiney Olaguibel, Vanessa Ruiz, Clara Zarete, Angelica Zavala.
City: Salinas
Location Name: Grapes and Grains liquor store
Artist: Designer: Merlin Brown, Muralist: William Northcutt, Pedro Ortega, Kristine Martin
Date: 2001
Media: acrylic
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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