Rienzi Library: Highlights from a House

February 28 - June 28,2015

An exhibition exploring treasures of the Rienzi Library at the MFAH's house museum for European decorative arts. Books on display highlight fine graphic design and binding, and include early publications of works by by William Shakespeare, Niccolò Macchiavelli, Christina Rossetti, Washington Irving. Monthly gallery talks highlight other artworks in the collection.

Curator Talk: March 19, 2015 | 1-2 pm
French Sulphide Glass, c. 1840, presented by Marissa Hershon, Curatorial Asst for Decorative Arts

Curator Talk: April 16, 2015 | 1-2 pm
Portrait of Captain Edward Knowles, Frances Cotes, c. 1762, presented by Kaylin Weber, Asst Curator of American Painting and Sculpture

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