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Animalier

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the style associated with a group of mid-nineteenth century French sculptors who produced small scale representations of domestic and wild animals. Drawing on a fascination with zoology and observations made at the Paris Jardin des Plantes, their work is known for its realism and the depiction of cruelty and power in the natural world.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Animal Sculpture: Selections from the Permanent Collection, November 6-December 5, 1954

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An exhibition of sculptures of animals from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition records span one folder of general correspondence.

Dates: November 6-December 5, 1954

Animals in Art, December 3, 1941-January 14, 1942

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An exhibition of paintings, graphic arts, and sculpture depicting animals. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: December 3, 1941-January 14, 1942

Bronzes by Herbert Haseltine, October 6-29, 1942

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An exhibition of 18 bronze sculptures by Italian-born French-American artist Herbert Haseltine. The exhibition records span eight folders.

Dates: October 6-29, 1942

Sculpture by Anna Hyatt Huntington, July 6-31, 1937

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An exhibition of 69 sculptures by American artist Anna Hyatt Huntington. The exhibition records span nine folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: July 6-31, 1937