permanent collections
Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:
Lithographs by George Biddle, June 20-August 16, 1953
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts collection, an exhibition of the 153 lithographs by American artist George Biddle recently added to the collection. The exhibition records span six folders plus a catalog and photographs.
Lithography from Ingres to Picasso, February 25-April 2, 1961
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of lithographs surveying the development of the medium since its accidental inception in 1798. The exhibition records span five folders.
Man at Work, April 30-July 6, 1952
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts collection, an exhibition of prints exploring different professions. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.
Man's Architectural Homage to His God, April 10-May 14, 1954
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of about 65 prints depicting cathedrals. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span six folders.
Master Drawings, December 8, 1942-January 10, 1943
An exhibition of 42 drawings by Old Masters and some modern artists, assembled mainly from the permanent collection of the museum. The exhibition records span one folder.
Mexico and Its People: Photographs by the Late William E. Loucks, March 3-26, 1955
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of about 100 photographs of Mexico taken by the late American artist William E. Loucks. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span four folders.
Military Conquests of Louis XIV by Court Engravers, April 18-June 7, 1953
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts collection, an exhibition of engravings depicting the French victory in the Dutch War between 1672 and 1678 under king Louis XIV by artists within his court. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.
Modern Prints in Color, January 18-February 16, 1958
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of lithographs, intaglio prints, and woodcuts in color arranged from recent acquisitions to the Foundation permanent collection. The exhibition records span five folders plus installation photographs.
Museum Masterpieces, April 1-May 9, 1945
An exhibition of master artworks from the Legion of Honor permanent collection. The exhibition likely included the major European paintings and sculptures donated in recent years to the museum. Little else is known about this exhibition and no materials remain.
Museum of Dance and Theater, [September-October 1957]
An exhibition showcasing the collection to be installed in the intended “Museum of Dance and Theater,” a project to build a permanent museum within Golden Gate Park to house the dance and theater collection of Legion of Honor co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. The exhibition records include a catalog.