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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 675 Collections and/or Records:

Bemelmans' New York, June 4-July 4, 1960

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An exhibition of paintings by American artist and author Ludwig Bemelmans, arranged by the Museum of the City of New York and Hammer Galleries. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog from the Museum of the City of New York and photographs.

Dates: June 4-July 4, 1960

Berthe Morisot: Drawings, Pastels, Watercolors, December 20, 1960-January 18, 1961

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An exhibition of drawings, pastel drawings, and watercolor paintings by French Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot, from the collection of the artist’s daughter Julie Manet (Madame Ernest Rouart.) The exhibition records span four folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: December 20, 1960-January 18, 1961

Birds and Fish in Art, February 4-March 19, 1942

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An exhibition reviewing various interpretations of birds and fish in art across world cultures. The exhibition records span three folders plus clippings and installation photographs.

Dates: February 4-March 19, 1942

Birds of a Feather: Paintings and Prints, September 27-November 16, 1952

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An exhibition of paintings and prints of birds. The exhibition records span one folder of registration receipts and photographs.

Dates: September 27-November 16, 1952

Boxing and Wrestling in Art, September 3-October 3, 1943

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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.

Dates: September 3-October 3, 1943

Britain at War, Circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, March 29-May 3, 1942

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An exhibition of paintings, photographs, camouflage, posters, and cartoons depicting life in Great Britain during World War II, circuited by the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition records span nine folders plus a catalog from the Museum of Modern Art and object photographs.

Dates: March 29-May 3, 1942

British Contemporary Painters, July 4-August 10, 1947

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Abstract An exhibition of 60 oil paintings and watercolor paintings by British artists, selected from English collections by a committee consisting of John Rothenstein, Director of the Tate Gallery; Philip Hendy, Director of the National Gallery; and Clive Bell, English art critic. An additional 19 works from American collections were also shown. The exhibition was arranged by the Albright Art Gallery in coordination with the British Council. The exhibition records span seven folders plus a catalog,...
Dates: July 4-August 10, 1947

California Paintings: Past and Present, [September-December 1936]

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An exhibition of 34 paintings by artists from California, intended to present the evolution of painting in the state from the past to the early 20th century. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: [September-December 1936]

California Watercolor Exhibition, January 15-February 14, 1932

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34 watercolor paintings by artists based in California. The exhibition records span 4 folders plus clippings.

Dates: January 15-February 14, 1932

California Watercolor Society: 35th Annual, January 14-February 12, 1956

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The 35th annual exhibition of watercolor paintings by the members of the American artist group, California Watercolor Society. The exhibition records span five folders plus photographs.

Dates: January 14-February 12, 1956