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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:

Nineteenth Century Paintings from the Collection of Mr. Arthur Sachs, October 21, 1950

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Abstract

An exhibition of 9 paintings by nineteenth-century French artists, from the collection of Arthur Sachs, supplemented by 6 paintings from the museum’s permanent and loan collections. The exhibition records span one folder of photographs plus coverage in the CPLH bulletin.

Dates: October 21, 1950

Paintings by Pierre Auguste Renoir: An Exhibition Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of the Museum, November 1-30, 1944

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Abstract

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.

Dates: November 1-30, 1944

Study Exhibition: The Work of Auguste Renoir, October 9-[28] 1945

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Abstract

An exhibition studying the works of the famous French Impressionist, Pierre Auguste Renoir. Little else is known about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: October 9-[28] 1945