The Frick Pittsburgh

Coordinates: 40°26′47″N 79°54′09″W / 40.446350°N 79.902512°W / 40.446350; -79.902512
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This article is about the museum in Point Breeze, Pittsburgh. For the museum at the University of Pittsburgh, see Frick Fine Arts Building. For the museum in New York City, see Frick Collection.

The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh's logo
The Frick Pittsburgh's logo
The Frick Art Museum at the Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh
Location within Pittsburgh
Former name
Frick Art & Historical Center
Established1990 (1990)
Location7227 Reynolds St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Coordinates40°26′47″N 79°54′09″W / 40.446350°N 79.902512°W / 40.446350; -79.902512
FounderHelen Clay Frick
Executive directorElizabeth E. Barker, PhD
CuratorDawn R. Brean
ArchitectFrederick J. Osterling
Nearest parkingOn site and street
Websitethefrickpittsburgh.org

The Frick Pittsburgh is a cluster of museums and

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, and formed around the Frick family's nineteenth-century residence known as "Clayton". It focuses on the interpretation of the life and times of Henry Clay Frick
(1849–1919), industrialist and art collector.

The complex, located on 5.5 acres (22,000 m2)

children's playhouse
; and The Café. The site welcomes over 100,000 visitors a year. Admission is free.

Helen Clay Frick (1888–1984) was the driving force to preserve the Frick estate and allow it to open to the public after her death.

History

The Frick Mansion "Clayton"

Today's museum began as an eleven-room, Italianate-style house purchased by the Fricks shortly after their marriage in 1881. The house was built in the 1860s, original architect unknown. After modifications by Pittsburgh architect Andrew Peebles, it was renamed "Clayton". Further remodeling of the house was done in 1892 by Pittsburgh architect

Alden & Harlow. The house served as the Fricks' primary residence from 1883 to 1905. The Fricks moved to New York City in 1905, where they eventually established the Frick Collection, but in 1981 daughter Helen Clay Frick returned to Clayton, where she had previously spent part of each year, and remained there permanently until her death in 1984. Clayton opened to the public in 1990, and in 1997 the 1950s carriage house was enlarged to create the Car and Carriage Museum.[citation needed
]

In May 2013 the center announced a $15 million renovation to break ground on June 6, 2013.[1][2] The renovation was completed in 2015; the Car and Carriage Museum was expanded to twice its original size, and a community center and education center were built.[3]

Collections

Arthur Devis. In Clayton, in the mansion Frick lived in are 19th Century paintings by Jules Cazin, Jean-François Raffaëlli, and Anton Mauve.[original research?
]

Automobiles on display include an 1881

Lincoln Model K Sport Phaeton, and 1940 American Bantam Convertible Coupe.[original research?
]

The museum hosts numerous exhibitions. For example, from June 11, 2016 to September 4, 2016, it hosted the visiting exhibition "Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe."[4][5]

Selection of works

  • 1806, Jena, Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, 1890
    1806, Jena,
    Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
    , 1890
  • Rest in the Park, (Le Repos dans le Parc), Jean-Baptiste Pater
    Rest in the Park, (Le Repos dans le Parc), Jean-Baptiste Pater
  • Portrait of Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency, Princess of Conde, Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1610
    Portrait of Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency, Princess of Conde, Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1610
  • View on the Grand Canal at San Geremia, Venice, Francesco Guardi, 1760–65
    View on the Grand Canal at San Geremia, Venice, Francesco Guardi, 1760–65
  • Still Life with Fruit, Jan van Os, 1769
    Still Life with Fruit, Jan van Os, 1769
  • Chagrin d'Enfant, Emile Friant, 1898
    Chagrin d'Enfant,
    Emile Friant
    , 1898
  • Sir Joshua and Family at Roehampton House, Putney, Arthur Devis, 1752
    Sir Joshua and Family at Roehampton House, Putney,
    Arthur Devis
    , 1752
  • Banks of the Seine at Lavacourt, Claude Monet, 1879
    Banks of the Seine at Lavacourt, Claude Monet, 1879
  • The Arts in Supplication, Carle van Loo, 1764
    The Arts in Supplication,
    Carle van Loo
    , 1764
  • Madonna and Child with Saints, Scenes from Life of Christ and Life of the Virgin, painter unknown, from Master of the Scrovegni Chapel Presbytery, circa 1308
    Madonna and Child with Saints, Scenes from Life of Christ and Life of the Virgin, painter unknown, from Master of the Scrovegni Chapel Presbytery, circa 1308
  • Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Scenes of Christ's Passion, Rainaldo di Rainuccio da Spoleto, 1265
    Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Scenes of Christ's Passion, Rainaldo di Rainuccio da Spoleto, 1265

See also

The greenhouse at the Frick Art & Historical Center

References

  1. ^ a b "Frick Art & Historical Center to get makeover – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Archived from the original on June 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "Big Changes Coming To Frick Art & Historical Center". CBS Pittsburgh. May 28, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Lyons, Kim (November 17, 2015). "Frick Art & Historical Center sparkles with $15 million update". NEXTpittsburgh. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Harrop, JoAnne Klimovich (September 21, 2015). "Frick Art & Historical Center to host 'Killer Heels' exhibit". Tribune. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  5. ^ "Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe". The Frick Pittsburgh. Retrieved September 25, 2023.

Further reading

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