Charles Ryskamp

Former Director of The Frick Collection.
painting of green and purple fruits on branch with leaves

A Passion for Drawings: Charles Ryskamp's Bequest to The Frick Collection
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The Frick Collection celebrated the generosity and discerning taste of former Director Charles A. Ryskamp (1928–2010) with an exhibition of works on paper from his bequest. Dr.

Link to video of Matthew Hargraves lecture
Matthew Hargraves: "Charles Ryskamp: A Life in Arts and Letters"

"Charles Ryskamp: A Life in Arts and Letters," by Matthew Hargraves, Yale Center for British Art, February 15, 2012.  Charles Ryskamp (1928–2010) served as the Director of The Frick Collection from 1987 to 1997. Under his leadership the Frick underwent a profound evolution and embarked on a new era of growth and innovation.