
The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age (softcover)
"a fascinating new book"
— Holland Cotter, New York Times, March 20, 2025
Before his New York home became a museum, Henry Clay Frick engaged some of the most important art dealers and decorators of his time to build a renowned collection and create suitable Gilded Age interiors to accommodate it. In this new book, Ian Wardropper, the Frick’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director, traces the journey that led to the creation of one of America’s finest art collections. With a focus on Henry and his daughter Helen, Wardropper weaves a fascinating tale of ambition, wealth, and cultural patronage, complemented by rich imagery showcasing the family’s masterpieces and sumptuous interiors in Pittsburgh; Prides Crossing, Massachusetts; and New York City. Julian Fellowes—actor, writer, director, and producer known for creating Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age—contributes a foreword to this engaging narrative.
Author: Ian Wardropper
Foreword: Julian Fellowes
Publisher: The Frick Collection in association with Rizzoli Electa
Softcover, 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 in., 168 pages, 129 illustrations