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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Italian Paintings from the Kress Collection, January 7-February 22, 1934

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Abstract

An exhibition of 55 Italian paintings from the personal collection of Samuel H. Kress. The exhibition records span five folders plus copies of the catalog.

Dates: January 7-February 22, 1934

"September Morn" by Paul Chabas, February 1-March 15, 1958

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Abstract

An exhibition of the controversial painting September Morn by early twentieth century French artist Paul Chabas, this was the first loan of the work since it was donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1957. The exhibition records span four folders plus a clipping and photographs.

Dates: February 1-March 15, 1958

Tobacconists' Figures and Shop Signs, July 5-August 5, 1943

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Abstract

An exhibition of 50 watercolor paintings of carved and painted figures and signs created for the Index of American Design, arranged from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: July 5-August 5, 1943