Art Nouveau
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers generally to the style of painting, architecture, decorative arts, and applied arts that flourished in Europe and the United States from about 1890 to 1910. The style is characterized by an emphasis on fluid, undulating, or serpentine lines or contours based on organic forms and the use of modern materials such as iron and glass. The style developed as regional variations under various names.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Barlach's "Singing Man": Sculpture, Drawings, and Prints by Ernst Barlach, Circuited by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, June 16-30, 1941
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of bronze sculptures, charcoal and ink drawings, lithographs, and woodcuts by German artist Ernst Barlach, arranged and circuited by The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span four folders.
Dates:
June 16-30, 1941
Bronzes by Theodore Riviere and Arthur Putnam from the Spreckels Collection, January 16-[April] 1945
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of bronze sculptures by the American artist Arthur Putnam and the French artist Theodore Riviere in the Spreckels permanent collection of the Legion of Honor. No materials remain for this exhibition.
Dates:
January 16-[April] 1945
Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, October [13]-31, 1935
Sub-Series
Abstract
A nearly comprehensive exhibition of 45 sculptures by French artist Theordore Riviere, lent by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.
Dates:
October [13]-31, 1935