Existing comment:
1968: The Freer Gallery's holding of Chinese art expand significantly with the acquisition of the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer collection.
1971-77: The Japanese collection expands in size, range, and quality of works undeer the leadership of Harold Stern, director from 1971 to 1977.
1974: In refining his collection of Asian art, Freer sold many of his Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo period. Under the direction of Harold Stern, the Freer Gallery rebuilds its Japanese collection by acquiring prints by Utamaro (left) and Hiroshige.
1977-87: Thomas Lawton, director from 1977 to 1987, makes the Freer Gallery's first major acquisitions of Chinese calligraphy. |