paintings (visual works)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Unique works in which images are formed primarily by the direct application of pigments suspended in oil, water, egg yolk, molten wax, or other liquid, arranged in masses of color, onto a generally two-dimensional surface.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
14 Recent American Paintings, November 3-December 2, 1951
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 14 paintings by American artists, including 10 works recently acquired by the Legion of Honor as purchases from the museum’s annual exhibitions. The exhibition records span one folder of photographs.
Dates:
November 3-December 2, 1951
Paintings by Josef Albers, August 24-September 30, 1947
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 24 paintings by German-born American abstract artist Josef Albers. The exhibition records span six folders plus a clipping and photographs.
Dates:
August 24-September 30, 1947