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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Arpels of Paris, June 6-October 10, 1957

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An exhibition of 15 paintings by French Modern artists Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, Odilon Redon, and Chaim Soutine, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Arpels of the Van Cleef & Arpels luxury jewelry family. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: June 6-October 10, 1957

Objects as Subjects, May 21-June 11, 1946

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An exhibition of 15 still life paintings by 20th century artists, circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: May 21-June 11, 1946

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

Watercolors and Drawings from the Collection of Vincent Price, August 2-27, 1950

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An exhibition of 16 drawings and paintings from the collection of actor Vincent Price of Los Angeles. The exhibition records span two folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: August 2-27, 1950