William Louis Sonntag , (American, 1822-1900), Dream of Italy (detail), c.1860, Oil on canvas, 26 1/4 x 41 1/8 in., Gift of George H. Sullivan
January 19, 2013–September 1, 2013
Collecting for the Cornell
Collecting for the Cornell was an overview of the many gifts and acquisitions, large and small, that have contributed over time to making the Cornell's collection the gem that it is today. Our history of collecting is a composite of many individuals, families, and institutions who had in common a love for art and a passion for teaching through art on our campus. In an anniversary year for the museum, we celebrated them and highlighted the process of building our encyclopedic collection.
William-Adolphe Bouguereau, (Italian, 1825-1905), Tendres Propos, 1901, Oil on canvas, 75 x 48 in., Gift of the Myers Family, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Myers, Jr., R'42, and June Reinhold Myers, R'42, Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Unknown, (American, 1900-1950), The Lord Ganesha, God of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles, late 18th century, Bronze, 20 1/4 x 10 x 1/2 in., Gift of Fred W. O'Neil
