Exclusive Access Granted to the Exclusive Suites of New York City's Distinctive Frick Collection
A Glimpse into the Gilded-Age: The Refurbished Frick Collection
The Frick Collection, a "glistening jewel" nestled in the heart of New York City, has recently undergone a comprehensive upgrade, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the grand style of the Gilded Age. Housed in a 1914 limestone mansion, this museum is a treasure trove of art and history.
One of the most captivating additions to the Collection is an enchanting ceiling mural along the second-floor corridor, painted by John Alden Twachtman. This hand-painted work features a cerulean sky and a suggested landscape filled with monkeys dressed in Chinese costumes. A charming detail in the mural is a monkey lighting the candles of a floating lantern just before the entrance to Adelaide's bedroom suite, reflecting French Rococo traditions of singeries and chinoiseries.
The idea for this Boucher Boudoir, an exemplar of 18th-century French aristocratic style, was conceived by Elsie de Wolfe in 1914 for Henry Clay Frick. De Wolfe, considered America's first interior decorator, commissioned the ceiling mural and went on to create the iconic Boucher Boudoir, a confection of 18th-century French exuberance, painted by François Boucher. The Boucher Room, previously displayed on the museum's main floor, has been painstakingly returned to its original location on the second floor.
The Frick Collection is not just a museum; it was once the home of Henry Clay Frick, an industrialist who lived there in the early 1900s with his wife, Adelaide, and daughter, Helen. The beloved breakfast room, where family members gathered for their first meal of the day, boasts east-facing windows that let in the glistening morning light.
Visitors can now access the second floor of the Frick Collection, which were previously private areas of the Frick family. Here, they will find the Boucher Boudoir, adorned with eight cherub-laden panels depicting the arts and sciences.
In addition to the refurbished rooms, the Frick Collection is hosting an exhibition this summer: Vermeer's Love Letters. This exhibition features the masterpiece Vermeer's "Mistress and Maid" along with two special loans: "The Love Letter" from Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and "Woman Writing a Letter" from the National Gallery of Ireland.
The Frick Collection, with its newly refurbished spaces and captivating exhibitions, stands as a testament to the art and history of the Gilded Age. Selldorf Architects' comprehensive upgrade has breathed new life into this "glistening jewel," making it a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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