JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tastemakers, Collectors, and Patrons: Collecting American art in the long nineteenth century.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Collections, 2025, v. 37, n. 1. P. 205 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Conlin, Jonathan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the sixth and final volume of the Frick Collection Studies in the History of Art Collecting in America, which includes essays examining the socio-economic and political contexts of art collecting in the United States. While the first part of the volume focuses on pre-Civil War collectors like Robert Gilmor Jr., it lacks new insights regarding the origins of their wealth. The remaining essays explore a broader geographical scope, featuring figures such as Nicholas Longworth and William Wilson Corcoran, and highlight the complexities of American art patronage, including the influence of regionalism and nationalism. The volume encourages a more interdisciplinary approach to understanding the history of art collecting in America. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Collections. 2025/03, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p205
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0954-6650
  • DOI:10.1093/jhc/fhae030
  • Accession Number:187147007
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