A Designer's Interpretation of Nature (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1953 February 6 - 1953 March 1

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened February 6, 1953 and closed March 1, 1953. Located in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "A Designer's Interpretation of Nature" featured paintings by Simon Lissim.

Summary

"A Designer's Interpretation of Nature" featured paintings by Simon Lissim. The exhibition included Lissim's paintings with oriental themes, book illustrations, stage and costume designs and patterns of china. Plant and animal forms were used as the subject of paintings as well as design elements in costumes and backgrounds. The exhibition was on view in the Corner Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from February 6 through March 1, 1953.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, February 6, 1953. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

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

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