paintings (visual works)
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Boxing and Wrestling in Art, September 3-October 3, 1943
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, and cartoons depicting boxing and wrestling, organized by Legion of Honor interim director, Jermayne MacAgy. The exhibition records span seven folders plus a catalog and installation photographs.
Contemporary Painting of the United States, May 17 to July 1, 1945
An exhibition of 218 paintings by 204 contemporary American artists, assembled by Jermayne McAgy with official approval of the State Department. The exhibition records span 18 folders plus a catalog, illustrated supplement, and related magazines.
Illusionism and Trompe l'Oeil: A History of Painting That Fools the Eye, May 4-June 26, 1949
A history of painting that "fools the eye." 100 paintings, ranging from the 15th century to the present day, have been assembled by the Museum from the leading public and private collections of the United States to provide the most comprehensive survey of its kind ever presented in this country. (Source: Calendar May 1949)
Paintings by Pierre Auguste Renoir: An Exhibition Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of the Museum, November 1-30, 1944
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.
Seven Sets in One Act: Suggestions for Contemporary Interiors, March 25-April 30, 1950
An exhibition of wallpaper designs by local artists created for James Kemble Mills, Inc. of San Francisco, augmented by paintings, furniture, sculpture, and other decorative arts. Curated by Jermayne MacAgy. The exhibition records span four folders.
Vanity Fair: A Survey of Styles in Women's Headdress and Adornment through the Ages, June 16-July 16, 1942
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts displaying the evolution of how women dressed their hair, wore jewelry, and used cosmetics over the previous 5,000 years. The exhibition records span 18 folders plus catalog, clippings, and installation and object photographs.