How major donors shape the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
In short: This workshop examines the profound impact of Jayne and Charles Wrightsman's gifts of French decorative arts, exploring how private collections help furnish the museum's iconic period rooms.
The session explores the intricate relationship between major institutions and their donors. Co-hosted by The Frick Collection's Center for the History of Collecting in America and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the gathering involves curators examining these links amidst pieces obtained throughout Philippe de Montebello's tenure.
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