Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida

Rizzoli International Publications

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FloridaHandbook of the Collection\nAuthor(s): Kristen Shepherd, Stanton Thomas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Rizzoli International Publications, United States\nImprint: Rizzoli International Publications\nISBN-13: 9780847870653, 978-0847870653\nSynopsis\nThe Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a hidden gem, housing a well-respected and comprehensive art collection with more than 18,000 objects a place where visitors can see a Monet, Vigee Le Brun, and a Tibetan Buddha from the fourteenth century all in one place. Founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart [tel], the museum reflects her vision of providing outstanding examples of world art in an inviting, elegant setting. More than 200 works of art from all areas of the permanent collection are highlighted here, including examples by Morisot, Rodin, O Keeffe, Kehinde Wiley, and Edward Steichen, as well as ancient Greek and Roman, Asian, African, Mesoamerican, and self-taught art, and decorat.