Modern Hungarian Paintings, August 29-September 30, 1932
Scope and Contents
40 paintings by modern artists from Hungary, assembled by the College Art Association.
The exhibition records span four folders and include artist biographies, an object list and price list, planning correspondence, sales and shipping information, and collateral from other installations. Copies of the catalog are in the catalog collection.
Dates
- Creation: August 29-September 30, 1932
Creator
- College Art Association (founded 1911) (Arranger, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The price list must be redacted before viewing.
Biographical / Historical
Modern Hungarian art was characterized by “brilliance of color, emotional intensity, lyrical thought, and buoyancy of spirit.” It was influenced by French Impressionism and French Cubism as well as retaining influences from Hungarian roots originating in the Magyars. The Magyars originated in Mongolia and came to the region around the ninth century BCE. The earliest Magyar relics indicate adept craftwork in sturdy, yet delicate objects that utilized a wide ranging color palette. Though there was no movement in Hungary at the time to return to creating Magyar art, the sturdy, yet delicate forms and vivid, yet subtle coloring remained.
Modern Hungarian art was said to have “outgrown Impressionism” by 1905, though this change to modernism was unwelcome at the time. By the 1930s, modernism had been embraced by the art world as a whole and modern Hungarian artists were among the best of the best. Nonetheless, Hungary’s change to modernism was more conservative than others and many artists were still clinging to nineteenth century ideals at the time of this exhibition.
Source: Vaughan, Malcolm. Exhibition of Modern Hungarian Paintings. San Francisco: California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1932. Exhibition catalogue.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span four folders plus copies of the exhibition catalog.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
40 paintings by modern artists from Hungary, assembled by the College Art Association. The exhibition records span four folders plus copies of the exhibition catalog.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Separated Materials
The exhibition catalogs are housed within the Legion of Honor Exhibition Catalog collection in box 1.
Geographic
Style / Period
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA