permanent collections
Found in 120 Collections and/or Records:
19th Century Children's Book Illustrations, November 5-27, 1955
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of color wood engraving illustrations from children’s books by nineteenth century British artists Kate Greenaway and Walter Crane. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span two folders.
A Graphic Panorama of the Rise and Fall of Napolean I, September 15-October 25, 1954
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of lithographs depicting significant events in the life and the reign of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span three folders.
A Historical Survey of the Graphic Arts: The Development of Various Techniques in Printmaking, October 22-November 27, 1955
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition explaining the history of printmaking, including about 100 woodblock prints, as well as original printing plates and blocks, from the fifteenth through twentieth century. The exhibition records span eight folders plus photographs.
A Selection of American Prints, 1900-1953, January 8-February 15, 1954
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of prints by American artists during the first half of the twentieth century. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span three folders.
A Study of Currier and Ives, January 11-February 13, 1956
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of about 50 color lithographs by the famed nineteenth century American printmakers Currier & Ives. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span four folders plus photographs.
Acquisitions of the Year 1960, December 3, 1960-January 8, 1961
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of 48 of the 378 prints and drawings acquired by the Foundation during 1960 from 43 donors. The exhibition records span three folders.
Acquisitions of the Year 1961, December 9, 1961-January 7, 1962
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of about 60 of the 269 prints, drawings, and books added to the permanent collection of the Achenbach during 1961. The exhibition records span three folders.
America Today by Contemporary Artists, July 23-September 5, 1955
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of 50 etchings and lithographs depicting modern life in the United States by American artists. The exhibition records span three folders, plus photographs.
Annual Exhibition of Wit and Humor, April 14-May 16, 1956
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, the fourth annual exhibition of wit and humor in graphic arts comparing American artist Gluyas Williams with nineteenth century French satire artist Honore Daumier. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span four folders plus photographs.
Annual Wit and Humor Show 1957: Joe Miller's Jest Book and William Hogarth, [April 1957]
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of the eighteenth century “Jest Book” by English stage actor Joe Miller alongside prints by eighteenth century English satire artist William Hogarth. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span two folders.