Isabella Stewart Gardner

Isabella Stewart Gardner was a prominent American art collector and philanthropist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She founded the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, which displays her extensive collection of European, Asian, and American art. Known for her eclectic taste and innovative approach to displaying art, she aimed to make her collection accessible and inspiring. Her dedication to culture and education left a lasting legacy, although her museum was famously robbed in 1990, with many priceless works still missing. Gardner's influence helped shape Boston’s cultural landscape and the American appreciation for diverse art collections.