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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 675 Collections and/or Records:

Concours d'Elegance, July 18-September 9, 1953

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An exhibition of furniture, paintings, and everyday objects that indicate “elegance” from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog, clipping, and photographs.

Dates: July 18-September 9, 1953

Contemporary American Watercolors, Prints, and Drawings, March 1-30, 1936

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About 150 watercolor paintings, prints, and drawings by contemporary American artists, lent by the Sixtieth Street Gallery of New York City. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: March 1-30, 1936

Contemporary Japanese Painting, June 7-July 6, 1952

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An exhibition of 33 easel paintings, 10 screen paintings, and 15 block prints by contemporary Japanese artists, organized with the cooperation of the Salon de Printemps Association of Tokyo. The exhibition records span 14 folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.

Dates: June 7-July 6, 1952

Contemporary Painting from the Museum's Permanent Collection, January 4-[March] 1945

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An exhibition of paintings by contemporary artists in the Legion of Honor’s permanent collection. Little else is known about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: January 4-[March] 1945

Contemporary Painting of the United States, May 17 to July 1, 1945

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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.

Dates: May 17 to July 1, 1945

Contemporary Paintings from Many Countries, July 6-[August] 1944

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An exhibition of paintings by contemporary artists from all over the world. Little else is known about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: July 6-[August] 1944

Contemporary Paintings from the Collection of Oscar F. Mayer, August 1-31, 1936

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25 paintings by nine contemporary artists owned and lent by Oscar F. Mayer. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: August 1-31, 1936

Contemporary Paintings from the Museum and Private Collections, [March]-March 31, 1951

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An exhibition of paintings by contemporary artists from the collection of the Legion of Honor and local private collections. Little else is known about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: [March]-March 31, 1951

Donald Bear Memorial Exhibition, June 14-July 6, 1952

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A memorial exhibition of 16 still life oil paintings and watercolor landscape paintings painted by the late American artist and museum director Donald Bear between 1947 and 1951. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: June 14-July 6, 1952

Dorothy Puccinelli: Drawings and Small Oils, November 17-December 13, 1942

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An exhibition of 27 brush and ink drawings and small oil paintings by American artist Dorothy Puccinelli. The exhibition records span two folders.

Dates: November 17-December 13, 1942