Designed by Hastings and Carrere, the Frick Collection is housed at the former mansion of Mr. Frick. After he passed away in the early 20th century, his private art collection was aptly made into a museum. Located in New York, the grand setting of the mansion complements this incredible collection of decorative arts and European painting.
The collection includes some of the most popular paintings by the great European artists, Oriental rugs, Limoges enamels, excellent 18th century French porcelains and furniture, major works of sculpture and many other works of exceptional quality.
A number of exhibitions are held here annually. One of the country’s preeminent small art museums, the Frick is comprised of 6 galleries. Although the Frick Collection has bought additional works over the years, the paintings in these galleries are arranged according to the design of Frick.
The museum is best known for its paintings which span from the last century to the Renaissance. Also among its many holdings are small bronzes, Oriental tapestries and Limoges enamel. This mind-boggling array of masterpieces include canvases by Turner and Constable, portraits by Reynolds and Gainsborough and the Frick’s three Vermeers.
