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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:

East Meets West: Influences in Japanese Printmaking, June 4-July 17, 1955

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From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of 35 recently acquired California landscape prints by Japanese-American artist Chiura Obata, plus several preparatory watercolors lent by the artist’s daughter Yuri Obata Kodani. The exhibition records span four folders plus photographs.

Dates: June 4-July 17, 1955

Eighth Annual Exhibition of the San Francisco Society of Women Artists, November 18, 1933-January 1, 1934

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The eighth annual exhibition of art by members of the San Francisco Society of Women Artists. The exhibition records span three folders plus a copy of the catalog.

Dates: November 18, 1933-January 1, 1934

Eleven Murals by Ray Boynton, [February 15]-March 15, 1937

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An exhibition of murals created by American artist Ray Boynton. The exhibition records span two folders.

Dates: [February 15]-March 15, 1937

Elise Cavanna: Paintings, Drawings, Collages, November 4-December 10, 1961

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An exhibition of 12 paintings, 9 drawings, and 4 collages by American artist Elise Cavanna, arranged in cooperation with the Esther Robles Gallery, Los Angeles. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: November 4-December 10, 1961

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

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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]

Eugene Berman: "Time and the Monuments" (A Decorative Mural with Preliminary Sketches), November 19-December 14, 1941

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An exhibition displaying the process of creating the “Time and the Monuments” mural by Russian-born American artist Eugene Berman. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: November 19-December 14, 1941

Examples of American Painting from the Museum Collections, January 14-February 29, 1944

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An exhibition of paintings by American artists held in the Legion’s permanent collection. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: January 14-February 29, 1944

Exhibition by Artists Members of the San Francisco Art Association , December 5, 1931-January 3, 1932

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An exhibition of over 100 paintings and sculptures by members of the San Francisco Art Association. The exhibition records span 3 folders.

Dates: December 5, 1931-January 3, 1932

Exhibition by the Pacific Arts Association, May 2-31, 1935

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An exhibition of arts and crafts, posters, and paintings by students of the schools of the Pacific Arts Association. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: May 2-31, 1935

Exhibition Celebrating the State Centennial: Victorian California, September 9-October 15, 1950

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An exhibition of late-nineteenth century paintings and sculptures displaying California during the Victorian era. The exhibition records span four folders plus a brochure and photographs.

Dates: September 9-October 15, 1950