The Frick Pittsburgh facts for kids
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The Frick Art Museum at the Frick Pittsburgh
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| Former name | Frick Art & Historical Center |
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| Established | 1990 |
| Location | 7227 Reynolds St. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 |
| Founder | Helen Clay Frick |
| Architect | Frederick J. Osterling |
| Nearest parking | On site and street |
The Frick Pittsburgh is a cool place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where you can explore history, art, and old cars! It's made up of several museums and historic buildings. The main part is "Clayton," the old home of Henry Clay Frick, who was a famous businessman and art collector.
This amazing place covers about 5.5 acres of beautiful gardens. It includes the restored Frick family mansion called Clayton, The Frick Art Museum, The Car and Carriage Museum, a Greenhouse, a special children's playhouse, and even a Café. More than 100,000 people visit every year, and guess what? Admission is free! Helen Clay Frick, Henry's daughter, worked hard to make sure this estate could be open for everyone to enjoy after she was gone.
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A Look Back: The Frick's History
The museum you see today started as an 11-room house. The Frick family bought it in 1881, soon after they got married. The house was built in the 1860s. It was later changed and renamed "Clayton." More updates were made in 1892. The Playhouse, a fun spot for kids, was built in 1897.
Clayton was the Fricks' main home from 1883 to 1905. After that, they moved to New York City. But in 1981, their daughter, Helen Clay Frick, moved back to Clayton. She lived there until she passed away in 1984. Clayton first opened to the public in 1990. Later, in 1997, the old carriage house was made bigger to create the Car and Carriage Museum.
In 2013, the Frick Pittsburgh started a big project to make things even better. They spent $15 million on renovations, which finished in 2015. The Car and Carriage Museum became twice as big! They also built new community and education centers for visitors.
Amazing Collections to Explore
The Frick Art Museum has many cool things to see. You can find drawings by Jean-François Millet, shiny bronze statues from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and European paintings from the 1800s. There are also older paintings, some showing religious scenes, by artists like Bernardo Daddi and Sassetta. You can also see paintings with everyday themes by artists such as Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Steen. Inside the Clayton mansion, you'll find 19th-century paintings by artists like Jules Cazin.
Cool Cars and Carriages
One of the most exciting parts is the Car and Carriage Museum! It has a fantastic collection of old vehicles. Imagine seeing an 1881 Brougham or a 1903 Baker Electric car. You can also spot a 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car and a fancy 1912 Daimler Landaulet. It's like a trip back in time to see how people used to travel!
The museum also hosts special shows. For example, they once had an exhibition called "Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe" which showed off amazing high-heeled shoes.
A Selection of Artworks
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1806, Jena, Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, 1890
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Rest in the Park, (Le Repos dans le Parc), Jean-Baptiste Pater
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Portrait of Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency, Princess of Conde, Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1610
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View on the Grand Canal at San Geremia, Venice, Francesco Guardi, 1760–65
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Still Life with Fruit, Jan van Os, 1769
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Chagrin d'Enfant, Emile Friant, 1898
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Sir Joshua and Family at Roehampton House, Putney, Arthur Devis, 1752
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Banks of the Seine at Lavacourt, Claude Monet, 1879
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The Arts in Supplication, Carle van Loo, 1764
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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
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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Scenes of Christ's Passion, Rainaldo di Rainuccio da Spoleto, 1265
More to Explore
- Frick Collection
- Frick Fine Arts Building
- Frick Park
- Culture of Pittsburgh
