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Paintings by Walter Kuhlman, January 14-February 26, 1956

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Scope and Contents

An exhibition of paintings by American abstract expressionist artist Walter Kuhlman.
The exhibition records span three folders and include an artist biography, planning correspondence, and registration receipts, plus installation photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: January 14-February 26, 1956

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.

Biographical / Historical

Walter Kuhlman (November 16, 1918-March 29, 2009) was an American painter and printmaker. In the late 1940s and 1950s, he was a core member of the San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism. He later worked in a representational style related to American Figurative Expressionism.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kuhlman

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

An exhibition of paintings by American abstract expressionist artist Walter Kuhlman. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

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Separated Materials

Installation photograph prints and negatives are housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Photograph collection in box 18.

Subjects

Repository Details

Repository Details

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