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Ancestral Sources of Modern Painting, Circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, July 15-[August] 1942

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

An exhibition of 65 photographs and color reproductions showing artistic inspirations for modern artists by displaying Old Masters works and ancient art alongside modern artworks with the same themes. The exhibition was arranged and circulated by the Museum of Modern Art.
The exhibition records span two folders and include lender correspondence and registration receipts.

Dates

  • Creation: July 15-[August] 1942

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span two folders.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

An exhibition of 65 photographs and color reproductions showing artistic inspirations for modern artists arranged and circulated by the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition records span two folders.

Arrangement

The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.

Related Exhibitions

de Young: Dutch Peasant Costume Designs and Dutch Decorative Arts (1933)
Legion of Honor: California Paintings Past and Present (1936)
Legion of Honor: Manners and Modes of Yesterday: A Pageant of Fashion from Pre-Civil War Days to 1890; Fifty Wood Engravings (1941)
Legion of Honor: Paper Dolls of Today and Yesterday (1943)
Legion of Honor: Man's Architectural Homage to His God: The Master Cathedrals of the World as Recorded by Great Printmakers of the Past Five Centuries (1954)
de Young: The Sterling Craft: Five Centuries of Treasures from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths London (1966)

Separated Materials

Clipping San Francisco Chronicle August 2, 1942 p. 43.

Repository Details

Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository

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