Variant title: Samplers: a brief historical treatise on needlework samplers. Stylized illustration printed on front cover. Article to accompany an exhibit held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, through April 15, 1921. "Through the kindness of Mrs. Emma B. Hodge of Chicago, her famous collection of samplers ... has been shown ... "--Bulletin of the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Volume X, number 4 (April, 1921)), page 25. Includes bibliographical references (page 6). 6 unnumbered pages.
Variant title: Canadian paintings by the Group of Seven, December 1921. Title from cover. Foreword signed "R.A.P." Includes works by Frank Carmichael, Lawren S. Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Frank H. Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. Mac Donald, and Tom Thomson. 8 unnumbered pages; 16 cm.
Exhibition catalog list from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Penned on front cover: "July-August 1916". Title from cover. Manuscript (typescript, original copy). 4 unnumbered pages.
Exhibition catalog from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. At head of title: "Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts". Rectangular logo of the society with headless winged figure printed on front cover. 8 unnumbered pages.
Title from cover. Illustration of a stylized Thyrsus staff with ribbon printed on front cover. Penciled on front cover: "Feb. 1921". Reprint. Originally published: Bulletin of the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Volume X, number 3 (March 1921)), page 21. Article to accompany an exhibit held in various venues in the United States, including February 1921 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Lent by the artist, Mlle. Dubois of Brussels, Belgium, the tapestry, entitled "Vers l'Ideal ("Toward the Ideal"), is woven after a decorative panel by the Belgian painter Constant Montald and depicts the renaissance of art. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Catalog from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Variant title: Selected paintings by the French impressionists. "The Minneapolis Public Library ... was home for the Society's [Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts] art school from 1889 to 1915. The Minneapolis Public Library's art gallery served as the Society's exhibition space until construction of The Minneapolis Institute of Art."--Hess, Jeffrey. Their splendid legacy: the first 100 years of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, 1985, page 6. "The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts is indebted to the firm Durand-Ruel & Sons of New York, for the privilege of exhibiting this remarkable collection of works ... "--Page 4. "Twenty-fifth anniversary ... Public Library building, Minneapolis"--Cover. Includes an article entitled "Impressionism", signed R.K. Includes a list of the patrons in perpetuity, honorary member, and fellows for life of the society; a list of the officers of the society and director of the Art School; and a calendar of exhibitions and lectures, 1907-1908. Includes artist biographical information. Rectangular logo of the society with intertwined letters printed on front cover. 20 pages, 1 unnumbered page.
Variant titles: Catalogue, a selection from the St. Paul Institute's first annual exhibition of the work of northwestern artists; First annual exhibition of the work of northwestern artists. Title from cover. At head of title: "Catalogue". The St. Paul Institute's first annual exhibition was originally held in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The St. Paul Institute was originally named the St. Paul Institute of Science and Letters. The name was later changed to the St. Paul Institute, the St. Paul Institute of General and Applied Science, the Science Museum of the St. Paul Institute, and the Science Museum. Since 1970, it has been known as the Science Museum of Minnesota. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Title from cover. Catalog of an exhibition held November, 1921. "It is through the kindness of Mr. Martin A. Ryerson of Chicago and certain anonymous friends of New York that the Institute has been able to secure these ... [for exhibition]"--Page 3. Foreword signed "R.A.P." 8 unnumbered pages.
Exhibition catalog from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. "The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts presents ... ". The exhibit included works by members of the Attic Club. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Artists' League of Minneapolis; Minneapolis School of Art Alumni Association
Date Created:
1916?
Description:
Variant title: Work of Minneapolis artists, November 4-30, 1916. Title from cover. "The exhibition is under the auspices of the Artists' League of Minneapolis, the Alumni Association of the Minneapolis School of Art, the Attic Club of Minneapolis, the Twin City Keramic Club, and the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts."--Page 2. Includes a list of the jury on admission which also served as a Committee on Arrangements. 8 unnumbered pages.
Variant title: Work of Minneapolis artists, November 3-30, 1917 [catalog]. Title from cover. "The exhibition is under the auspices of the Artists' League of Minneapolis, the Alumni Association of the Minneapolis School of Art, the Attic Club of Minneapolis, the Twin City Keramic Club, and the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts."--Page 2. Prices included with some items. Includes a list of the jury on admission which also served as a Committee on Arrangements. 8 unnumbered pages.
Variant titles: Paintings by the Old Masters; Loan exhibition of paintings by the Old Masters. This important loan exhibition of paintings by the Old Masters has been made possible through the generous co-operation of the following art firms of New York City ... the Ehrich Galleries, E. Gimpel & Wildenstein, the F. Kleinberger Galleries, Inc., M. Knoedler & Co., Henry Reinhardt and Son, Scott and Fowles, Anonymous lender". Rectangular logo of the institute with a rendition of the building's original East 24th St. main entrance printed on front cover. Includes artist biographical information. 16 unnumbered pages.
Title from cover. "October-November". Includes artist biographical information. Catalog includes entries 22-88. Contents: Minneapolis series; American series; Chicago series; New York series; Pittsburgh series; Panama series; English series; Belgian series; Dutch series; German series; Italian series. 16 pages: illustrations.
Variant title: Early American paintings. At head of title: "Minneapolis Institute of Art". Title from cover. Illustration of a stylized coptic cross printed on front cover. Preface signed: J.B. Includes artist biographical information. "The Minneapolis Institute of Art, Joseph Breck, Director ... "--Back cover. 8 unnumbered pages.
Title from cover. At head of title: "The Minneapolis Institute of Art". Illustrated front cover with stylized vines in red. "Lent by P.W. French & Co. of New York"--Page 1. Preface signed: J.B. 11 pages.
Variant title: French and Belgian art. "The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts is glad to acknowledge its indebtedness to ... the Panama-Pacific International Exposition ... and to the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and Albright Art Gallery under whose auspices the collection is on circuit."--Page 5. Penciled on front cover: "H. Boulen box list"; includes penciled annotations throughout the catalog. 37 pages, 3 unnumbered pages: illustrations, portraits.
Title from cover. At head of title: "The Minneapolis Institute of Art". Foreword signed: "Ottawa, 1918, Eric Brown, Director". 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Variant title: Paintings by French, Dutch and English artists, and by contemporary American artists. Title from cover. At head of title: "The Minneapolis Institute of Art". 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Catalog from the eighth annual art exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Variant title: Eighth annual exhibition, 1908. Illustration of a thistle flower printed on front cover. "Traveling exhibit of the 'American Art News', New York." Prices included with items. Includes names of galleries that lent items to the exhibitions. Includes artist biographical information. Includes a list of the officers and directors of the society for 1907-1908; and a list of the patrons in perpetuity, honorary member, and fellows for life. Advertisements included throughout. 32 unnumbered pages, 18 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations, portraits.
At head of title: "The Minneapolis Institute of Art". Advertisement for the Minneapolis School of Art at back. Includes artist biographical information. 16 unnumbered pages: illustrations, portrait.
Catalog from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages): illustrations.
Kappstein, Carl, 1869-1933; Rubins, Harry W., 1865-1934; Grassby, Percy A., 1882-1973; Goetsch, Gustav F.
Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Catalog from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. Exhibition announcement. "The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts announces a private view of ... " "Monday evening, December twelfth, nineteen hundred and ten, to the gallery of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, Public Library building, Tenth Street at Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis". "This exhibition will be open to the public for two weeks, beginning Tuesday, December thirteenth"--Page 3. Includes artist biographical information. Rectangular logo of the society with headless winged figure printed on front cover. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Variant title: Paintings by William H. Singer. Title from cover. Includes artist biographical information. Rectangular logo of the institute with a rendition of the building's original East 24th St. main entrance printed on front cover. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Variant title: Work of local artists, October 1922. Title from cover. Prices included with some items. The eighth annual exhibition of the work of Minneapolis and St. Paul Artists will be held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art from September 30 to October 30, 1922"--The eighth annual exhibition of the work of local artists: October 1922 [rules], 1922, page 2. Includes a list of the jury for awards. 16 unnumbered pages; 16 cm.
Title from cover. Typed note inserted: "Probably post-impressionist paintings exhibition lent by Charles Daniel, New York, November, 1919". "The paintings sent by Charles Daniel, of New York, comprised some stimulating works by Maura, Halpert, Edward Fisk, Thomas H. Benton, and a number of more radical painters."--Volume VIII, number 9 (December 1919), page 72. Typescript (mimeographed). 4 unnumbered pages.
Title from cover. Variant title: National Academy of Design, catalogue, fifteenth autumn exhibition, 1896. Exhibition held November 23-December 19, 1896. Includes list of officers, academicians, etc. of the academy; the jury of selection, etc. for the exhibition; and, an overview of the founders and history of the academy. Includes names of individuals who lent items to the exhibition. Advertisements at back (pages <3>-<6>). Artists are chiefly from New York City, with a few from other states and countries. Includes index of artists and their addresses (pages 51-59) and index of fellows (pages 60-66). MIA object reference: Alexander Grinager, "Boys Bathing" (47.23), p. 30; pencilled notation on front cover: RB 47.262 (old Minneapolis Institute of Art record book number), possibly accompanying the artist's gift of this work to the institute in 1947. MIA Library Archives copy is missing all illustrations, covers, and some pages at front and back. 66, <6> pages: illustrations.
Catalog from the fifth annual art exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Variant title: Art exhibition. Date on cover: MCMIV. Includes a list of the society's current Board of Directors. Includes artist biographical information and their addresses. Illustrated front cover with stylized planters in dark green, white, and peach. Advertisements at back (pages 47-52). 56 unnumbered pages: illustrations, portraits.
Catalog from the first annual art exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. Foreword signed E.C.G. Advertisement for Minneapolis School of Fine Arts on back cover. Includes artist biographical information and their addresses. Includes names of organizations and individuals that lent items to the exhibition. Includes a list of the society's current Board of Directors and of the committees for 1899-1900. 28 unnumbered pages.
Variant title: Work of Minneapolis artists, December 4-30, 1915 [catalog]. Title from cover. "Organized by the following six societies: Alumni Association of the Minneapolis School of Art, the Artists' League of Minneapolis, the Attic Club of Minneapolis, Smock and Smudge [Club], the Twin City Keramic Club, and the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts. A short account of the activities of each of these organizations [is included]."--Page 1. Includes a list of the jury on admission, jury on awards, Committee on Arrangements, and list of awards granted. Contents: Paintings; Sculpture; Prints and drawings; Commercial art; Applied arts metal work; Pottery; China painting; Wood carving; Stencils; Jewelry. 12 unnumbered pages.
Catalog from the first loan exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Includes text of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the society, adopted January 31, 1883. Prices included with some items. Includes names of individuals who lent items to the exhibition. Circular logo of the society with intertwined letters printed on front cover. 71 pages: plan.
Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts; Minneapolis Institute of Art
Date Created:
1915?
Description:
Variant titles: Inaugural exhibition, 1915; Minneapolis Institute of Art catalogue of the inaugural exhibition, 1915. Includes names of organizations and individuals that lent items to the exhibition. Includes artist biographical information. Includes a list of the officers and members of the Board of Trustees, the trustees, and ex-officio members of the society. 75 pages: illustrations, plans.
Catalog from the second annual art exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Variant titles: Exhibition of paintings, Second annual exhibition of paintings. "Under the auspices of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts"--Cover. Advertisement for Minneapolis School of Fine Arts on back cover; general advertisements at back (pages 21-23). Includes artist biographical information and their addresses. Includes names of individuals who lent items to the exhibition. 23 unnumbered pages.
Catalog from the seventh annual art exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Variant title: Seventh annual art exhibition, 1906. Rectangular logo of the society with intertwined letters printed on title page in red and brown. "The following paintings have been acquired by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts from previous exhibitions"--Page 3. Includes artist biographical information and their addresses. Includes a list of the officers of the Board of the society for 1905-06. Includes names of individuals who lent or donated items to the exhibition. 24 unnumbered pages.
Variant title: Work of Minneapolis and St. Paul artists, October 1921. Title from cover. Prices included with some items. Includes a list of the jury for awards. 8 unnumbered pages.
Exhibition checklist from an exhibition of watercolor paintings from the American Water Color Society of New York, sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. At head of title: "Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts". "With the exception of a few substitutions as the result of sales, this is the collection shown in New York in 1913."--Page 2. Rectangular logo of the society with headless winged figure printed on front cover. 1 folded sheet (6 unnumbered pages).
Catalog from the third annual art exhibition organized by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Variant title: Third annual art exhibition. Illustration of a standing right facing eagle printed on front cover. Advertisement for Minneapolis School of Fine Arts on back cover; general advertisements at back (pages 27-32). Includes artist biographical information and their addresses. Includes names of individuals who lent items to the exhibition. 32 unnumbered pages.
Catalog from the fourth exhibition organized by the Industrial Exposition Association, Minneapolis. Catalogue of paintings and casts from the antique, etc., 1889 Minneapolis Industrial Exposition. "Designed & engraved by the Ramsdell Eng. Co., Ches. F. Brisky"--Page 1 and 4 of cover. "Exhibits of the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts" (pages 23-30). Prices included with some items. Includes names of organizations and individuals that lent items to the exhibition. "Other local artists were included among the exhibitors at the Industrial Expositions, and in 1900 the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts began holding its own annual exhibitions of American artists' works."--Conforti, Michael, editor. Minnesota 1900: art and life on the Upper Mississippi 1890-1915, 1994, page 98. 30, xxxii pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations.
Industrial Exposition Association (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1893
Description:
Catalog from the eighth exhibition organized by the Industrial Exposition Association, Minneapolis. Title from cover. "Other local artists were included among the exhibitors at the Industrial Expositions, and in 1900 the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts began holding its own annual exhibitions of American artists works."--Conforti, Michael, editor. Minnesota 1900: art and life on the Upper Mississippi 1890-1915, 1994, page 98. Advertisements at back (pages 54-55, p. 4 of cover). Prices included with some items; some prices have penciled annotations. Includes names of organizations and individuals that lent items to the exhibition. MIA Library Archives copy missing front and back covers. 52 pages, 3 unnumbered pages: illustrations.
Boronda, Lester D. 1886-1953, Bellows, George, 1882-1925
Date Created:
1915?
Description:
Variant title: Catalogue, Paintings by Lester D. Boronda, Paintings by George Bellows. Title from cover. At head of title: "Catalogue". Item number 15, "Departure of the Wedding Party" was lent by Louis W. Hill of St. Paul. Advertisement for the Minneapolis School of Art on back cover. Includes artist biographical information. 8 unnumbered pages: illustrations.
Rubins, Harry W., 1865-1934; Kappstein, Carl, 1869-1933; Grassby, Percy A., 1882-1973; Goetsch, Gustav F
Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Exhibition checklist from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from caption (leaf 1). Typescript (mimeographed). Publisher and date from written notation at head of caption. Item number "78 1/2 The Peacock" penciled in. 5 unnumbered leaves.
Exhibition checklist from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from caption (leaf 1). Variant titles: Buek collection of water color, 1910; Buek collection of watercolor, 1910. Subtitle and date from written notation at head of caption. Typescript (mimeographed). Stamp on leaf 1: "Minneapolis Public Library, not to be taken from this room". "The Minneapolis Public Library ... was home for the Society's [Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts] art school from 1889 to 1915. The Minneapolis Public Library's art gallery served as the Society's exhibition space until construction of The Minneapolis Institute of Art."--Hess, Jeffrey. Their splendid legacy: the first 100 years of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, 1985, page 6.10 unnumbered leaves.
Title from cover. Illustration of a stylized Thyrsus staff with ribbon printed on front cover. Penciled on front cover: "4/1-5/8/21". 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Variant title: Annual exhibition by the Artists' League of Minneapolis. Title from cover. Art work, titled "Miss Caroline and Master John" by Frances Cranmer, was loaned by Mrs. J.A.C. Leland.--Page 2. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
Exhibition catalog from an exhibition sponsored by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, parent and governing body of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Title from cover. Variant titles: Work of the Alumni Association of the Minneapolis School of Art, Collection of China enamels by Mrs. Dorothy Warren O'Hara of New York. At head of title: "Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts". Rectangular logo of the society with headless winged figure printed on front cover. 1 folded sheet (6 unnumbered pages).
Exhibition catalog from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Typescript (mimeographed). Typed note inserted: "Japanese paintings lent by Charles L. Freer, May 4-June 26, 1917". 8 unnumbered pages.