About: The Frick Art Reference Library was founded in 1920 to serve “adults with a serious interest in art,” among them scholars, art professionals, collectors, and students. The Library’s book and photograph research collections relate chiefly to paintings, drawings, sculpture, and prints from the fourth to the mid-twentieth centuries by European and American artists. Known internationally for its rich holdings of auction and exhibition catalogs, the Library is a leading site for collecting and provenance research. Archival materials and special collections augment the research collections with documents pertaining to the history of collecting art in America and of Henry Clay Frick’s collecting in particular.
Access: The Frick Art Reference Library is open to adults (18 or older) free of charge. No appointment is necessary. Use of the Library requires registration. Library cards are for use by the individuals to whom they are issued. First-time researchers are required to bring a valid photo ID and arrive before 3:00 p.m. on weekdays or 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
Location:
10 E 71st St,
New York, NY 10021
