The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Beck Building
Thursday. February 27. 2025
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During our spring vacation, Steven and I planned a trip to Texas, with Houston as our first destination. After landing, we spent two exciting nights watching the Houston Rockets play, enjoying the energy of the crowd and the thrill of the games. Once we had our fill of basketball, we decided to explore the city’s cultural side by visiting the Museum District, home to several renowned museums. Our main stop was The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, one of the largest art museums in the country. The museum consists of three buildings, each dedicated to different types of art. We began our visit at The Beck Building (The Audrey Jones Beck Building), which houses European and Mediterranean art, as well as American art up to 1920.
The main entrance of the museum
“Portrait of Louise-Antoinette-Scholastique Guéhéneuc, Madame la Maréchale Lannes, Duchesse de Montebello, with Her Children” by François Pascal Simon Gérard, called Baron Gérard
“Woman in Blue” by Ruth Whittier Shute and Samuel Addison Shute
“Curling;—a Scottish Game, at Central Park” by John George Brown
“A Wooded Landscape in Three Panels” by Louis Comfort Tiffany and made by Tiffany Studios
“In a Doorway” by Frederick Carl Frieseke
The inside of the Beck Building
“The Madonna in Adoration of the Christ Child Surrounded by Angels, with God the Father” by Andrea della Robbia
“Portrait of Eleanor or Mary Campion” by Cornelius Johnson
“Saint Christopher Carrying the Christ Child Through a Sinful World” by Circle of Hieronymus Bosch
“Notre Dame, Paris” by Maximilien Luce
“The Promenade” by Edouard Vuillard
“The Harvesters” by Charles Angrand
“Interior” by József Rippl-Rónai
“The Turning Road, L'Estaque” by André Derain
“Marcelle Aron (Mme. Tristan Bernard)” by Édouard Vuillard
“La casita azul (The Little Blue House)” by Emilio Sanchez
“La casa vivienda (The Boarding House)” by Emilio Sanchez
As we walked through the galleries, we were captivated by the intricate details of classical paintings, historical sculptures, and stunning works from different time periods. The collection gave us a deeper appreciation for the evolution of art and the cultural influences behind each piece. We spent hours exploring the exhibits and admiring the craftsmanship of past artists. It was a truly enriching experience, and we left the Beck Building feeling inspired and eager to see more.
“Untitled” by Subodh Gupta at the Law Building
“First Wind—CL” by Ran Hwang at the Law Building
Hirsch Library, on the lower level of the Beck Building
Had a relaxing time at “Cafe Leonelli” at the MFAH in Houston, Texas :D
