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Chile

 Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Pre-Spanish inhabitants were nomadic tribes including Diaguita, Picunche, Pehunche, Huilliche and Cunco, dominated by the Araucanians; Spanish penetration began in 1536, but attempt to conquer Araucano continued through 19th century; Basques arrived 18th century; official language is Spanish.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ancient Arts of the Andes, July 23-September 19, 1954

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A major exhibition of more than 400 native, indigenous, and folk art objects tracing the history of the South American Andean region from about 1200 BCE until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The exhibition was a collaboration between the Legion of Honor, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The exhibition records span 19 folders plus a catalog, bulletin, and photographs.

Dates: July 23-September 19, 1954

Sculpture of Araucan Types of Chile, Portraits and Drawings by Urbici Soler of Barcelona, June 1-July 1, 1931

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An exhibition of works by the Spanish-born American artist Urbici Soler. The exhibition records span 3 folders plus clippings.

Dates: June 1-July 1, 1931

Watercolors by Maria Izquierdo and Raul Uribe, July 15-August 6, 1940

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An exhibition of 13 gouaches by the well-known Mexican artist Maria Izquierdo alongside 15 watercolor paintings by her husband the Chilean artist Raul Uribe. The exhibition records span five folders plus clippings.

Dates: July 15-August 6, 1940