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Watercolor
Architectural Abstraction
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
20 1/8 x 27 1/8 in. (51.1 x 68.9 cm)
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sheet
Watercolor
Watercolor
1962
1962
1962
20th century, Arena Group, by Rochester artists, watercolors
Watercolor
The soft-edged haziness of the architectural forms in this painting, an effect resulting from the layering of different paint colors, gives it a dreamlike quality that contrasts with Dargis’s graphic, linear woodcuts. The artist was a master of multiple techniques.
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1964.81
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
64.81DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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64.81DI#2
digital image
Front
5/15/2007
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Print
Lithuanian Program
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
16 9/16 x 11 in. (42 x 28 cm)
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image
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1952
1952
1952
Arena Group
Print
Dargis’s 1951 arrival in Rochester and interest in his work on the part of MAG’s director, Gertrude Herdle Moore, and her sister, curator Isabel Herdle, prompted an exhibition of Lithuanian artists and culture. This exhibition was part of the ongoing Homelands series, begun at MAG in 1919, to highlight the cultural inheritance of various national groups represented in the Rochester population. Accompanying the exhibition was a performance of Lithuanian music and dance, for which Dargis designed this program cover. A solo exhibition of Dargis’s work accompanied the show.
[Gallery label text, 2011]
2005.83
item
Memorial Art Gallery
6/3/2005
5981.94DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2005.83DI#2
digital image
full
9/27/2006
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Print
Untitled
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
17 x 11 13/16 in. (43.2 x 30 cm)
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image
image
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sheet (irregular)
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
0
0
Arena Group
Print
lower right, below imagelower left, below image
2005.87
item
Memorial Art Gallery
6/3/2005
5981.98DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2005.87DI#1
digital image
8/1/2007
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Drawing
Untitled
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
15 9/16 x 12 5/8 in. (39.5 x 32 cm)
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sheet
Ink
Ink
0
0
Arena Group
Drawing
2005.89
item
Memorial Art Gallery
6/3/2005
5981.100DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2005.89DI#2
digital image
8/1/2007
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Painting
Untitled
Two Boats / Ships
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
18 1/2 x 25 in. (47 x 63.5 cm)
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sheet
Oil
Oil
1960
1960
1960
161-1
Arena Group
Painting
lower left, in image
2005.197
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/29/2005
5981.175DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2005.197DI#2
digital image
Front
5/15/2007
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Print
Untitled
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
19 7/16 x 15 3/8 in. (49.3 x 39.1 cm)
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overall
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1950
1950
1950
Arena Group
Print
lower right, below imagelower left, below image
2005.132
item
Memorial Art Gallery
6/3/2005
5981.143DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2005.132DI#2
digital image
Front
5/15/2007
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Painting
Composition
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
37 1/8 x 24 15/16 in. (94.3 x 63.4 cm)
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sheet
Oil
Oil
1960
1960
1960
21-1
Arena Group
Painting
Dargis often layered large calligraphic strokes against backgrounds containing small and delicate elements, as though inviting the viewer to look through a screen to another world beyond.
lower right, in image
2005.202
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/29/2005
5981.180DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2005.202DI#2
digital image
Front
5/15/2007
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Print
Untitled (3 figures)
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
Primary
24 15/16 x 19 in. (63.3 x 48.2 cm)
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plate
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
ca. 1949
1944
1954
Arena Group
Print
What looks at first glance like a tree reveals itself to be a grouping of three figures topped with Dargis’s characteristic triangular faces, set against a domed form. The image floats against a blue background – perhaps the sky – creating an ethereal effect.
[Gallery label text, 2011]
lower right, below imagelower left, below image
2006.13
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/17/2006
6051.10.DI1.JPG
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/2006.13_I1.jpg
2006.13DI#1
digital image
Front
3/14/2007
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Print
Untitled (2 figures in a boat)
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
Primary
25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.2 cm)
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plate
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
0
0
Arena Group
Print
lower right, below imagelower left, below image
2006.23
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/17/2006
6051.9.DI1.JPG
digital image
00/00/00
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2006.23DI#1
digital image
Front
3/14/2007
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/2006.23_A1.jpg
Print
Christmas Greetings
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
Primary
10 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (26.1 x 16.5 cm)
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sheet (irregular)
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1955
1955
1955
Arena Group
Print
This charming card, sent to Rochester artist Sylvia Davis, includes a simple menorah-like form that suggests a connection to the Jewish holiday Chanukah as well as to Christmas.
[Gallery label text, 2011]
lower right, below imagelower left, below imagelower center in the image
2006.22
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/17/2006
6051.8.DI1.JPG
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/2006.22_I1.jpg
2006.22DI#2
digital image
8/1/2007
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/2006.22_A1.jpg
Painting
Bud Form
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
10 3/16 x 7 3/8 in. (25.9 x 18.7 cm)
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sheet
Oil
Oil
1960
1960
1960
Arena Group
Painting
Dargis enjoyed sending handpainted holiday cards. In addition to the customary expression of season’s greetings, this tradition also served as a public relations tool, reminding his friends and patrons of his steady supply of prints and paintings. Gertrude Herdle Moore, MAG’s second director, was an ardent supporter of Dargis’s work during his time in Rochester, so it is not surprising that the inscription on this back of this painting says Mrs. G. Moore Seasons Greetings- A.L. Dargis-.
[Gallery label text, 2011]
lower rightlower leftverso
1964.83
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
64.83DI#1
digital image
full
11/29/2006
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/64.83_A1.jpg
Print
In the Garden
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
25 1/8 x 19 in. (63.8 x 48.2 cm)
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sheet
sheet
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plate
image
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1950
1950
1950
20th century, Arena Group, birds, daily life, people in art, trees in art, wood blocks
Print
By overlapping a few simple forms, Dargis has created a lively and evocative scene that may have been inspired by memories of his Lithuanian home. Whether working in realistic or abstract styles, Dargis composed the elements of his prints and paintings in a bold and striking manner.
[Gallery label text, 2011]
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1953.20
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
53.20SL1
slide
2 x 2
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glossy
8x10
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negative
2 x 2
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53.20DI#1
digital image
00/00/00
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53.20DI#2
digital image
Front
3/1/2011
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Painting
Triple Painting (Left)
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
45 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (114.9 x 81.9 cm)
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with frame
Oil
Oil
1970
1970
1970
Arena Group
Painting
Dargis was known for his large works and groupings, as well as for the smaller prints and paintings included in this exhibition. The group of three paintings (70.66.1-.3) was in the 1970 Rochester-Finger Lakes exhibition. They are united by bold color and also by the monumental, mask-like appearance of the human forms. According to Creative Workshop teacher and artist Alice Gold, who was his friend and student, Dargis was very resourceful and used unconventional materials like house paint and commercial grade printers ink to achieve the effects that he was seeking in his work.
lower left, dated l.l., ; 3rd section: 1970lower leftverso
1970.66.1
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
70.66.1SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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70.66.1DI1
digital image
6/30/2009
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70.66.1DI#2
digital image
5/16/2011
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/70.66.1_A2.jpg
Painting
Triple Painting (Center)
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
45 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (114.9 x 81.9 cm)
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with frame
Oil
Oil
1970
1970
1970
Arena Group
Painting
Dargis was known for his large works and groupings, as well as for the smaller prints and paintings included in this exhibition. The group of three paintings (70.66.1-.3) was in the 1970 Rochester-Finger Lakes exhibition. They are united by bold color and also by the monumental, mask-like appearance of the human forms. According to Creative Workshop teacher and artist Alice Gold, who was his friend and student, Dargis was very resourceful and used unconventional materials like house paint and commercial grade printers ink to achieve the effects that he was seeking in his work.
lower leftverso
1970.66.2
item
Memorial Art Gallery
10/8/2001
70.66.2SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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70.66.2DI1
digital image
6/30/2009
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70.66.2DI#2
digital image
5/16/2011
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/70.66.2_A2.jpg
Painting
Triple Painting (Right)
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
45 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (114.9 x 81.9 cm)
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with frame
Oil
Oil
1970
1970
1970
Arena Group
Painting
Dargis was known for his large works and groupings, as well as for the smaller prints and paintings included in this exhibition. The group of three paintings (70.66.1-.3) was in the 1970 Rochester-Finger Lakes exhibition. They are united by bold color and also by the monumental, mask-like appearance of the human forms. According to Creative Workshop teacher and artist Alice Gold, who was his friend and student, Dargis was very resourceful and used unconventional materials like house paint and commercial grade printers ink to achieve the effects that he was seeking in his work.
lower leftverso
1970.66.3
item
Memorial Art Gallery
10/8/2001
70.66.3SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
70.66.3DI1
digital image
6/30/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/70.66.3_A1.jpg
70.66.3DI#2
digital image
5/16/2011
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/70.66.3_A2.jpg
Print
[Woman and Glass]
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
25 x 18 15/16 in. (63.5 x 48.1 cm)
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block
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1950
1950
1950
Arena Group
Print
lower right, below imagelower left, below imagelower left, in margin
1996.40
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
96.40SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
8 x 10
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negative
4 x 5
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96.40DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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96.40DI#2
digital image
3/15/2011
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Print
Two Sisters
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
26 7/8 x 20 5/8 in. (68.3 x 52.4 cm)
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block
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1950
1950
1950
Arena Group
Print
lower right, below imagelower left, below image
1996.41
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
96.41SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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negative
4 x 5
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glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.41DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.41_A1.jpg
96.41DI#2
digital image
3/15/2011
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.41_A2.jpg
Print
Figure with Still Life
Alfonsas Dargis, (Mazeikiai, Lithuania, 1909 - 1996, Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Dargis, Alfonsas
United States
1909 - 1996
Male
22 7/8 x 16 3/8 in. (58.1 x 41.6 cm)
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block
image
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sheet
Printer's ink
Printer's ink
1952
1952
1952
Arena Group
Print
In this print, the grain of the wood block that was used for printing has left a ghostly impression on the paper. Dargis most likely printed each impression in the edition several times, using one or more plates to print different areas of the image. Artist and MAG preparator Carol Acquilano states, “With Dargis, as with many printmakers, selective inking and wiping is very common, even with an edition.”
[Gallery label text, 2011]
lower right, below imagelower left, below imageverso, lower left
1998.3
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
98.3SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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negative
2 x 2.5
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glossy
8 x 10
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98.3DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/98.3_A1.jpg
98.3DI#2
digital image
Front
3/1/2011
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