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What Isabella wanted : Isabella Stewart Gardner builds a museum / Candace Fleming ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell.
"The true story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's mission to turn her home into a unique art museum"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780823442638 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0823442632 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Neal Porter Books." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 to 8 Holiday House. Grades K-1 Holiday House. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gardner, Isabella Stewart, 1840-1924. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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- Baker & Taylor
"The true story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's mission to turn her home into a unique art museum"-- - Baker & Taylor
Details the extraordinary life of the indomitable founder of her own museum in 1903, which has delighted generations of Bostonians for decades, and how thieves stole 13 paintings from the museum in 1990 that have yet to be recovered. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. - Random House, Inc.
From multiple award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes the true story of a woman who always got what she wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner.
A New England Book Award Finalist
For years, the indomitable Isabella Stewart Gardner searched the world for magnificent artwork and filled her home with a truly unique collection, with the aim of turning it into a museum, which she established in 1903.
Isabella always did things her own way. One day she'd wear baseball gear to the symphony, the next, she'd be seen strolling down the street with zoo lions. It was no surprised that she was very particular about how she arranged her exhibits. They were not organized historically, stylistically, or by artist. Instead, they were arranged based on the connections Isabella felt toward the art, a connection she hoped to encourage in her visitors.
For years, her museum delighted generations of Bostonians and visitors with the collections arranged exactly as she wanted. But in 1990, a spectacular burglary occurred when two thieves disguised as police officers stole thirteen paintings, valued at $500 million, including a Rembrandt and a Vermeer. They have yet to be recovered, though a $10 million reward is still being offered for their safe return.
Author Candace Fleming perfectly captures Isabella's inimitable personality and drive, accompanied by exuberant illustrations by Matthew Cordell.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A CCBC Choice