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Impressionist (style)

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the movement in 19th-century Western art that developed in France and rejected traditional academic teaching and attempted to use science regarding the physics of color to achieve exact representations of color, tone, and light. Impressionist art is characterized by the use of small touches of pure color, painting out-of-doors in order to catch the essence of a fleeting time of day, and an objective depiction of contemporary life.

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Paintings by American Impressionists, [July 1942]

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An exhibition of paintings by American Impressionist artists who worked in response to the French Impressionist movement of the nineteenth century. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [July 1942]

Paintings by Childe Hassam, January 1-February 8, 1929

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An exhibition of 26 canvas paintings by American impressionist Childe Hassam, member of the group “The Ten American Painters.” No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: January 1-February 8, 1929

Paintings by Lovis Corinth (1858-1925), April 1-30, 1938

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An exhibition of drawings, watercolor paintings, and oil paintings by Berlin secessionist artist Lovis Corinth. The exhibition records span eight folders.

Dates: April 1-30, 1938

Paintings by Marjorie Phillips, April 18-May 24, 1959

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An exhibition of 19 paintings by American artist Marjorie Phillips, co-founder of the Phillips Gallery in Washington D.C. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: April 18-May 24, 1959

Paintings by Pierre Auguste Renoir: An Exhibition Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of the Museum, November 1-30, 1944

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An exhibition of paintings by French Impressionist artist Pierre Auguste Renoir, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Legion of Honor. The exhibition records span 13 folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: November 1-30, 1944

Paintings by Russell Cheney, November 13-December 11, 1933

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31 oil paintings by American artist Russell Chaney. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: November 13-December 11, 1933

Paintings, Drawings, Lithographs by Henri Matisse and his Contemporaries, April 15-May 10, 1926

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An exhibition of 65 works that featured Henri Matisse and his contemporaries, exploring the Modernist movement in France of the early 20th century. The exhibition was lent by Henri's son, Pierre Matisee, as part of a tour. One copy of the exhibition catalog remains in the exhibition records.

Dates: April 15-May 10, 1926

Paintings from the Collection of Mrs. Mellon Bruce, June 15-July 30, 1961

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An exhibition of 75 paintings by nineteenth century French artists lent by Ailsa Mellon Bruce, sponsored by the Patrons of Art and Music auxiliary. The exhibition records span 12 folders plus a catalog, a related magazine, clippings, photographs, and scrapbook.

Dates: June 15-July 30, 1961

Paintings from the Collection of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., June 12-July 11, 1956

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An exhibition of 100 paintings from the collection of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., arranged by the Portland Art Museum. The exhibition records span 12 folders plus a catalog, newsletter, and photographs.

Dates: June 12-July 11, 1956

Portraits by Mary Curtis Richardson (1848-1931), December 1, 1938-January 14, 1939

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An exhibition of portraits by the later American Impressionist and portrait painter Mary Curtis Richardson. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: December 1, 1938-January 14, 1939