MFAH announces major acquisitions including rare Indian textile and Khnopff triptych
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) has revealed a fresh set of acquisitions across various collecting domains. Director Gary Tinterow emphasized two remarkable rediscoveries: 'Ladies of the Court,' a 17th-century textile from a series recognized as the century's most significant Indian textile find, and a triptych by Fernand Khnopff, which has not been seen since 1912. These acquisitions were facilitated by purchases and donations from Houston benefactors along with the museum's curatorial staff.
Key facts
- MFAH announced recent acquisitions across multiple collecting areas.
- Director Gary Tinterow highlighted two rediscoveries: 'Ladies of the Court' and a Fernand Khnopff triptych.
- 'Ladies of the Court' is a 17th-century Indian textile from a series considered the most important Indian textile discovery of the century.
- The Khnopff triptych has not been seen since 1912.
- Acquisitions include purchases and gifts.
- Funding came from Houston philanthropists and the MFAH team.
Entities
Artists
- Fernand Khnopff
Institutions
Locations
- Houston
- United States