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French (culture or style)

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the culture of the modern nation of France, or in general to cultures that have occupied the area of the modern nation in western Europe.

Found in 103 Collections and/or Records:

Paintings by Hermengildo Anglada Camarasa, [May 1925]

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The exhibition included 9 paintings by the Spanish artist Hermengildo Anglada-Camarasa and occurred around May 1925.
No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition. Only a short description of the exhibition from the Legion of Honor Director’s Report 1924-1925 remains.

Dates: [May 1925]

Paintings by Jean de Botton, November 10-18, 1951

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An exhibition of 66 paintings by French artist Jean de Botton. The exhibition records span three folders plus a brochure and catalog.

Dates: November 10-18, 1951

Paintings by Jean de Botton, June 6-July 30, 1944

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A retrospective exhibition of paintings, frescoes, murals, drawings, tapestries, stage designs, ballet designs, and book illustrations by French artist Jean de Botton. The exhibition records span nine folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: June 6-July 30, 1944

Paintings by Jean Paul Brusset, December 13, 1952-January 18, 1953

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A traveling exhibition of 40 paintings of Paris, France by French artist Jean Paul Brusset, sponsored by M. Rene de Messieres, Cultural Counselor for the French Embassy. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: December 13, 1952-January 18, 1953

Paintings by Ludwig W. Grossman, January 3-February 5, 1933

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An exhibition of 34 paintings by Alsatian artist Ludwig W. “Rene” Grossman. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: January 3-February 5, 1933

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 Serge Ivanoff, December 11, 1954-January 16, 1955

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An exhibition of 49 paintings, murals, and drawings by Russian-born French artist Serge Ivanoff. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog.

Dates: December 11, 1954-January 16, 1955

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

Photographs by Cartier-Bresson, January 12-February 8, 1948

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An exhibition of 100 photographs by influential French artist Henri Cartier-Bresson, arranged by The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span six folders plus installation photographs.

Dates: January 12-February 8, 1948