PhotoFor the first time since 1991, the Frick Collection has bought a painting: a full-length portrait of Prince Camillo Borghese by the French artist François Gérard. The oil painting, at nearly 7 feet tall, depicts Borghese, who was a prominent arts patron and the brother-in-law of Napoleon. Gérard, the artist, painted Napoleon several times and was known for his portraiture; several of his works are on view at the Louvre. The last time the Frick bought a painting was Jean-Antoine Watteau’s “Portal of Valenciennes” in 1991. Mr. Salomon said the museum will consider building a future exhibit or book around the painting.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2017 20:05 UTC