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de Young Museum
San Francisco


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detail of tapestry
'Battle of Pavia' set of seven tapestries made in Brussels and given to the Emperor Charles V
Bernard van Orley (Flemish, ca. 1488–1541), woven in the workshop of Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Brussels (Flemish, both active 1520s–1540s)
"Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries" on exhibit at the de Young Museum, San Francisco. Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte (Naples, Italy)


The battle occurred February 24, 1525: five hundred years ago. The imperial forces badly routed the French. Most troops were mercenaries.

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detail of tapestry
'Battle of Pavia' set of seven tapestries made in Brussels and given to the Emperor Charles V
Bernard van Orley (Flemish, ca. 1488–1541), woven in the workshop of Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Brussels (Flemish, both active 1520s–1540s)
"Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries" on exhibit at the de Young Museum, San Francisco. Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte (Naples, Italy)


The battle occurred February 24, 1525: five hundred years ago. The imperial forces badly routed the French. Most troops were mercenaries.

IMG_7649

detail of tapestry
'Battle of Pavia' set of seven tapestries made in Brussels and given to the Emperor Charles V
Bernard van Orley (Flemish, ca. 1488–1541), woven in the workshop of Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Brussels (Flemish, both active 1520s–1540s)
"Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries" on exhibit at the de Young Museum, San Francisco. Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte (Naples, Italy)


The battle occurred February 24, 1525: five hundred years ago. The imperial forces badly routed the French. Most troops were mercenaries.

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detail of tapestry
'Battle of Pavia' set of seven tapestries made in Brussels and given to the Emperor Charles V
Bernard van Orley (Flemish, ca. 1488–1541), woven in the workshop of Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Brussels (Flemish, both active 1520s–1540s)
"Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries" on exhibit at the de Young Museum, San Francisco. Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte (Naples, Italy)


The battle occurred February 24, 1525: five hundred years ago. The imperial forces badly routed the French. Most troops were mercenaries.

IMG_7648

Josef Albers
Blue Front (1948-1955)
de Young Museum

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Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980)
on exhibit at the de Young Museum, San Francisco

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The M.H. de Young Museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is an iconic blend of modern design and historical significance. Originally opened in 1895, the museum was completely reimagined and reopened in 2005 with a striking new architectural look designed by the renowned Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron. This copper-clad structure stands out for its sleek, minimalist lines, and the way the building's surface transforms over time. As the weathered copper ages, it develops a patina that allows the museum to harmoniously blend with its natural surroundings.

At the museum’s entrance, visitors are greeted by intriguing outdoor sculptures, like the seated lion and intricately detailed urns, which provide a fascinating juxtaposition to the building’s angular, contemporary design. One of the museum’s defining features is its 144-foot Hamon Tower, which rises into the fog, offering stunning panoramic views of the park and the city beyond. The tower’s sharp, geometric lines are softened by the surrounding palm trees and lush greenery, offering an engaging contrast between nature and modernity.

Inside, the de Young houses an extensive collection of American art, textiles, and artifacts from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, representing cultures from across the globe. This museum is not just a space for art lovers—it’s a celebration of architectural innovation. Whether you're visiting for the art exhibitions or simply to admire the building itself, the M.H. de Young Museum is a must-see for both locals and tourists, perfectly marrying San Francisco’s historical depth with a forward-looking aesthetic.

theme of painting: Richmond, California

The de Young Open 2023
de Young Museum, San Francisco
juried community art exhibition from the 9 bay area counties; the 833 works on view are hung 'salon style'

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Bouquets to Art (2011)
M. H. de Young Museum

Mt. Tamalpais (1927)
by Teikichi Hikoyama
Dimensions: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
oil on canvas

De Young Museum, San Francisco

20210921_153145 Hikoyama. Mount Tamalpais

Artist: Samuel L. Margolies
Publisher: Associated American Artists Inc.
etching
Date: 1941

De Young Museum, San Francisco

"2 steelworkers at work on board strapped to girder; part of metal structure so high above surrounding buildings that they are reduced to abstract box like forms; hint of one street with vehicles and people."
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Through Brooklyn Bridge Cables (1938, lithograph)
by Louis Lozowick, Associated American Artists Inc.

De Young Museum, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, San Francisco

"Skyline of Manhattan as seen through the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge; three men working on a working platform in upper right corner.

View of Manhattan through grid of Brooklyn Bridge cables. Skyscrapers dominate piers and harbor tugboats. Three men on suspended platform work on cable structure. New York."

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Thomas Hart Benton
Planting (1940)
lithograph
De Young Museum: Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, San Francisco

"A mule pulls a primitive plow; held by black barefoot farmer; black female worker follows in the furrow; scattering seeds from a basket held by her arm; in foreground some tree stumps and logs; in back a hovel, house? shed?; and trees."

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Chiura Obata 1885-1975,
Lake Basin in the Sierra ca. 1930

De Young Museum, San Francisco


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Thomas Hart Benton
Susannah and the Elders (1938)
De Young Museum, San Francisco - anonymous gift

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Charles Sheeler
Cat Walk (1947)

De Young Museum, San Francisco. Osher collection


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Diego Rivera
Two Woman and a Child
(1926)
De Young Museum, San Francisco. 1926 gift of Albert Bender to the Legion of Honor

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Still Life (1925)

de Young Museum, San Francisco

"Charles Rettew Sheeler, Jr. (July 16, 1883 – May 7, 1965) was an American artist. He is recognized as one of the founders of American modernism and one of the master photographers of the 20th century." - wikipedia

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A Bermuda Window in a Semi-Tropical Character, 1917
De Young Museum, San Francisco
gift of TH and TE Bradford

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