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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:

English Paintings from the Mildred Anna Williams Collection, [June 25-August 10, 1941]

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Abstract

A small exhibition of English paintings from the museum’s permanent collection, the Mildred Anna Williams collection, intended to accompany the large exhibition of English portraits lent by Edward T. Stotesbury. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [June 25-August 10, 1941]

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

The Mildred Anna Williams Collection, March 16-[April] 1940

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Abstract

An exhibition of over 70 old master paintings gifted to the museum by H.K.S. Williams in memory of his late wife, Mildred Anna Williams. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: March 16-[April] 1940