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Art lovers of all ages are bound to enjoy the galleries and museums of Midtown Manhattan. From internationally recognized masterpieces to nationally acclaimed artists, the city of New York is sure to have an artistic institution thats perfect for everyone in your Action Car Rentals in New York City rent-a-car crew. One such museum is that of the Frick Collection located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 70th Street. The former house of steel magnate Henry Clay Frick, the Frick Collection is now considered to house one of the nations greatest collections of world-class art. Artists showcased in the collection include some of the biggest names in past century highlighting the worlds various artistic movements and external influence. From paintings to porcelain the Frick Collection proudly displays only the finest works of art including the masterpiece The Progress of Love by Jean-Honore Fragonard, three original paintings by Johannes Vermeer and Piero della Francescas St. John the Evangelist. A must-visit vacation destination for art lovers of all ages, the Frick Collection is located at 1East 70th Street just minutes away from first-class accommodations and award-winning dining.

Since Fricks death in 1913 the collection has slightly expanded as the institute continued to acquire a variety of priceless works. Important artists currently on display in the Fricks 16 galleries include Francois Boucher, John Constable, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Aelbert Cuyp, El Greco, Francisco Goya, Frans Hals, Malvina Hoffman, Hans Holbein the Younger, Titian, Rembrandt, J.M. Turner, Diego Velazquez, Anthony van Dyck and James McNeill Whistler. The Frick Collection also maintains an Art Reference Library just around the block at 10 East 71st Street, which maintains immaculate archives as well as biographical timelines of each of the galleries artists. A longtime treasure of the New York City artistic scene, the Frick Collection has recently featured some of the nations most highly-acclaimed exhibits including Goyas Last Works, as well as numerous nationwide unveilings including Raphael Sanzios La Fornarina which had never before been exhibited on U.S. soil. The Frick Collection is proud to work alongside many of the worlds finest art galleries in order to provide the customers of Action Car Rentals in New York City with a world-class collection of fine art.

Aside from the collections outstanding array of masterpiece paintings the museum also houses one of the finest compilations of small bronzes in the world, as well as a superb eighteenth century French furniture collection, priceless porcelain figurines, Limoges enamels and Oriental rugs. Clocks, textiles, sculptures and works in silver are also displayed throughout the museum so be sure keep your ears and eyes peeled for unique artifacts. The Frick Collection is also proud to host numerous events during the calendar year including numerous scholarly lecture series, special exhibition viewings and a handful of concert presentations. Special city wide galas and celebrations are also hosted inside the gallery including international art fairs as well as fellowship programs. The Frick Collection is also partnered with New York City schools to help spread awareness about careers in the arts including special visits to the museum as well as informative discussion sessions and question periods. Since opening its doors to the public after the death of Henry, the Frick Collection has continued to enhance the Big Apples artistic community exponentially, inspiring artists to pursue their dreams while further increasing their knowledge of international expression and artistic innovation.

Customers of Action Car Rentals in New York City that are interested in learning more about the Frick Collection before embarking on their upcoming Big Apple adventure are invited to visit the collections online database at www.frick.org. The Collection is open 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturdays (note that some special exhibits may have extended hours). Customers of Action Car Rentals in New York City that are interested in visiting the Frick Art Reference Library can drop by anytime between 10am and 5pm Monday through Friday and from 9:30am to 1pm on Saturdays.