Paintings of Peru (Exhibition)

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Exist Dates

1951 February 3 - 1951 February 28

Biographical or Historical Note

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Exhibition. Opened February 3, 1951 and closed February 28, 1951. Located in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Paintings of Peru" featured some 55 watercolor paintings by Miguel Orvantzoff depicting the life of Peruvian people.

Summary

"Paintings of Peru" featured some 55 watercolor paintings by Miguel Orvantzoff depicting the life of Peruvian people. Orvantzoff lived among the natives and painted life in the streets, villages and market places of Peru. The paintings were on display in the Corner Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from February 3 through February 28, 1951.

Sources

    American Museum of Natural History Press Release, February 2, 1951. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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temporary exhibition
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American Museum of Natural History. Corner Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

Written by: Roxanne Edwards
Last modified: 2019 January 30


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