Victor Arnautoff's Murals
Considered one of the most influential San Francisco muralists of the Depression era, Russian-American Victor Arnautoff worked in the expressive, social protest style of Diego Rivera. His art work ranged from portraits, still lifes, and landscapes early in his career to more socially conscious themes later. All of his murals were focused on humanist themes, including concerns about class, labor, and power.
With summer approaching, spend a day touring San Francisco and the larger Bay Area visiting Arnautoff’s local murals. Below is a summary of all of Arnautoff’s murals, locations and visiting hours to guide you on your journey.
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City Life
Location: Coit Tower
Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
Open to Visitors
Life of Washington
Location: George Washington High School
Address: 600 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Limited Access
Contact the school at 415-750-8400 or via email at gwhs@sfusd.edu
Peacetime Activities of the Army
Location: Presidio Chapel
Address: 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129
Open for public viewing on Saturdays and by appointment
Library Fresco Lunettes
Location: California Academy of Studio Arts
Address: 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Under renovation, will be open to visitors upon completion
Richmond: Industrial City
Location: Richmond Museum of History & Culture
Address: 400 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94501
Open to visitors Thurs-Sun
Modern and Ancient Medicine
Location: Palo Alto Museum
Address: 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
New museum opening to visitors in 2026, date pending
Past and Present
Location: Post Office
Address: 322 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Open M-F 8am - 5pm