Dig deeper into our collections with our most recent stories.
The Misattributed Ballerina: Louis Kronberg or Edgar Degas?
From the perspective of one of the Museum’s guards, learn about a common mistake made about one of our pastels in the Yellow Room.
In the Soldier’s Service: Mary Dexter, Isabella Stewart Gardner, and Caring for the Soldiers of WWI
Read about Isabella Stewart Gardner and her dear friend Mary Dexter’s impacts on the World War I war effort from near and far.
Isabella’s Reliquary of Friendship: Her Bond with Okakura Kakuzō
While Isabella’s miniature pagoda may not be the most obviously striking piece in the collection, it holds incredible significance as both a relic of history, and as a symbol of the bond between two close friends.
Isabella Stewart Gardner and Simone Martini
A letter from Bernard Berenson afforded Isabella the opportunity to obtain a spectacular polyptych by Italian artist Simone Martini, one of the Museums’ centerpieces since its opening. Learn more about the story of her acquisition!
The Medusa Mosaic in the Courtyard
The Courtyard’s mosaic floor features Medusa, a creature of Greek mythology whose gaze will turn you into stone. Learn why her monstrous image was used at wealthy Roman homes and baths.
Isabella’s Delightful Stone Fruit Baskets
From Green Hill Estate to the Gardner Museum, Isabella’s stone fruit baskets added a playful note to her garden designs. Learn more about these often overlooked staples of the Courtyard!
Isabella Stewart Gardner, the American West, and Central America
Read about Isabella's interest in the art and culture from some of the Spanish-speaking regions outside of Spain.
Lady Augusta Gregory: One of Isabella’s Pen Pals
Letters from Isabella’s friends offer us one of the only insights into her personal life, revealing how she was a faithful correspondent to many.
The History of Labor Day and the Laborers Who Built the Gardner Museum
Find out about the history of Labor Day and the effect of American workers’ movements during the Museum’s construction.
