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paintings (visual works)

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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

A Trio of Surrealist Paintings by Federico Castellon, November 5-December 5, 1937

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An exhibition of three paintings by Spanish-born American surrealist painter Frederico Castellon, lent by the Weyhe Gallery and circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: November 5-December 5, 1937

Iroquois Indian Games and Dances: Tempera Paintings by Tom Dorsey, July 26-August 22, 1943

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An exhibition of 17 panel paintings in tempera depicting traditional games and dances of the Iroquois by Native American artist, Sgt. Tom Dorsey. Dorsey was commissioned in 1942 by the Albany Institute of History and Art to create these intimate depictions of modern Iroquois. The exhibition was circulated by the American Federation of the Arts. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: July 26-August 22, 1943

Midwest Painters, May 8-June 1, 1944

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An exhibition of 38 oil paintings and watercolor paintings by artists from the midwestern United States, assembled by Joslyn Memorial and circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: May 8-June 1, 1944

North Atlantic Patrol and Convoy Duty: Watercolors and Drawings by Tom Lea and Paul Sample, September 20-October 17, 1943

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An exhibition of watercolor paintings and drawings by American artists Tom Lea and Paul Starrett Sample created on commission from Life magazine to depict the war effort. The exhibition was arranged and circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: September 20-October 17, 1943

Painting in France, 1939-1946, October 9-November 9, 1947

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An exhibition of 117 paintings created in France during World War II, arranged by the Association Francaise d’Action Artistique under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & the Ministry of National Education of France, in cooperation with the Whitney Museum of American Art. The exhibition was circulated by the American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog from the Whitney Museum and photographs.

Dates: October 9-November 9, 1947

Paintings by Carl Morris: A Retrospective Exhibition, May 1-21, 1961

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A retrospective exhibition of paintings by American artist Carl Morris completed between 1944 and 1960, arranged by the American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span seven folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: May 1-21, 1961

Paintings by John Steuart Curry, William Glackens, and Richard Lahey (Members of the Jury of the 15th Biennial Exhibition of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), February 7-[March] 1938

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An exhibition of 14 paintings by three American artists John Steuart Curry, William Glackens, and Richard Lahey. The exhibition was assembled by the Kraushaar and Walker Galleries of New York City and circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span four folders plus a clipping.

Dates: February 7-[March] 1938

Paintings of Spain by Wells M. Sawyer, November 11-December 15, 1939

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An exhibition of 30 oil paintings and watercolor paintings by American artist Wells M. Sawyer, lent by the artist to The American Federation of Arts for circulation. The exhibition records span seven folders plus a catalog.

Dates: November 11-December 15, 1939

Pennsylvania Academy Exhibition of Oil Painting, November 15-December 15, 1937

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An exhibition of 32 oil paintings from the Pennsylvania Academy’s 132nd Annual Exhibition, circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: November 15-December 15, 1937

Retrospective Exhibition of the Work of Arthur B. Davies, December 10, 1931-January 25, 1932

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A posthumous retrospective of nearly 150 works of art by American artist Arthur B. Davies. The exhibition records span 5 folders.

Dates: December 10, 1931-January 25, 1932