A Refurbished Backdrop for the Heart of The Frick Collection
Since the Frick’s beginnings, the sumptuous green velvet of the West Gallery has provided a perfect backdrop for the paintings and objects on display in the grand room. The fabric—recently rewoven by Prelle, the same French manufactory that made the original in 1914—is being reinstalled as part of our ongoing renovation project. Ian Wardropper, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director, and Olivier Lhermite, founder of Couture for Homes, explain the labor-intensive process. When the Frick’s historic buildings reopen, visitors will be able to enjoy one of the museum’s most memorable spaces close to how it looked more than a hundred years ago.
Learn more about our renovation and enhancement project at Renovation and Enhancement Project.
© 2024 The Frick Collection
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Installing an Immersive New Ceramics GalleryJune 11, 2024 -
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Passementerie: Down to the Last DetailMay 28, 2024 -
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Preserving the Frick’s Treasures for Generations to ComeMay 14, 2024 -
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The Breakfast Room: A Serene Step Back in TimeApril 30, 2024 -
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Reviving Eight Figures from the Original Frick FaçadeApril 2, 2024 -
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Honoring the Past and Enhancing the FutureMarch 19, 2024 -
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Weaving Past and Present on Our Gallery WallsDecember 19, 2023 -
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Giving a Second Life to Historic Light FixturesNovember 7, 2023 -
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West Gallery Ceiling RestorationAugust 1, 2023 -
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Restoring Mrs. Frick's BoudoirMarch 28, 2023 -
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Upgrading the Skylights at the Frick’s Historic HomeDecember 16, 2022 -
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Restoring an Original Frick ChandelierAugust 15, 2022 -
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The Frick Magnolias: Spring 2022April 8, 2022