Thomas Rowlandson. Elegant Figures in a Walled Garden

File — Box: 38, Folder: 20

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Scope and Contents

From the Series: The Stuart Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston includes prints and drawings purchased in memory of Robert Cummins Stuart IV, Frances Wells Stuart, and Ella Stuart Heyer (Mrs George) who served as president of the Houston Public School Art League that was instrumental in the founding of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Documents, correspondence, research materials related to the acquisition of paintings are included.

The focus of the collection is British landscape painting during the second half of the 18th century and first half of the 19th century.

Mrs. Ulmer was appointed an Honorary Trustee of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 2020. The life-time appointment is in recognition of her continuing service to the Museum, and a "testament fo the Stuart family's indelible connection with and unwavering commitment to the Museum," since its founding in 1900.

Dates

1957 - 2019

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.