January 16, 2019
All Blogs
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Letter from the Director: Winter 2017
Director Ian Wardropper looks ahead to upcoming events, including programs that celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Center for the History of Collecting.
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Du Paquier Porcelain from Vienna: The Generous Gift of Melinda and Paul Sullivan
Director Ian Wardropper discusses a wonderful acquisition of work by the Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory.
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Extended Loan: Francesco Guardi’s "View of the Villa Loredan at Paese"
Xavier F. Salomon reflects on a work by painter Francesco Guardi that is currently on long-term loan to the Frick and may be seen in the Ante Room. While Guardi typically captured water views of his native city, this charming canvas depicts the garden of a Venetian palazzo.
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Portrait Medals from the Scher Collection Come to the Frick
Associate Curator Aimee Ng discusses a major gift to The Frick Collection and how it dovetails beautifully with the museum’s holdings.
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Letter from the Director: Summer 2016
Director Ian Wardropper discusses the evolution of the collection, including recent acquisitions.