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Frick Collection
Frick Collection Review
Henry Clay Frick made his fortune amid the soot and smoke of Pittsburgh, where he was a coke (a coal fuel derivative) and steel baron. Decidedly removed from soot is this facility, once Frick's private New York residence. Édouard Manet's The Bullfight (1864) hangs in the East Gallery, which also exhibits a Chinard portrait bust (1809; bought in 2004). Two of the Frick's three Vermeers—Officer and Laughing Girl (circa 1658) and Girl Interrupted at Her Music (1660-61)—hang by the front staircase. Nearly 50 additional paintings, as well as sculpture, decorative arts, and furniture, are in the West and East galleries. Three Rembrandts, including The Polish Rider (circa 1655) and Self-Portrait (1658), as well as a third Vermeer, Mistress and Maid (circa 1665-70), hang in the former; paintings by El Greco, Goya, Millet, Greuze, and Hogarth in the latter. An audio guide, available in several languages, is included with admission, as are the year-round temporary exhibits. The tranquil indoor garden court is a great spot for a rest. Children under 10 are not admitted, 10-16 with adult only.
- Address: 1 E. 70th St., at 5th Ave., Upper East Side, New York, NY, 10021 | Map It
- Phone: 212/288-0700
- Cost: $18
- Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
- Website: www.frick.org
- Subway: 6 to 68th St./Hunter College.
- Location: Upper East Side
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Member Reviews
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AListNYC, from NYC
The Frick is impressive in a few ways. For one, the house alone is worth the visit - you don't have too many opportunities to see an old NYC mansion. Secondly, the collection of art Henry Frick assembled is impressive. The best part of the Frick though is how the Art and the surroundings work together to create a product which might be stronger than its parts. You should watch the film if you go as it provides some good context.
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smsnyc55, from New York
This collection is fantastic. The whole thing can be seen in less than two hours and that includes time to read about and ponder each masterpiece AND time to relax in the zen-like interior courtyard (the perfect cool and quiet spot on a hot summer day). They are very strict about the no children under 10 policy; not even a baby in a Snugglie can visit. For art loving older children and adults, this is a "must see".
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