July 18, 2007
The Blanton Museum of Art
Antonio Henrique Amaral
Alone in Green
1973
Oil on canvas
151 cm x 150 cm (59 7/16 in. x 59 1/16 in.)
Gift of Barbara Duncan, 1975
As a former docent of this fine art museum at The University of Texas, I can attest to the outstanding quality and depth of this museum collection. By far the largest university art museum in the U.S., the collection is particularly strong in Latin American art, prints and drawings from many countries, and certain schools of European painting. The following information from The Blanton website describe the Museum in more detail:
Mission
As the art museum of a major research university, The University of Texas at Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is committed to being a center of excellence, knowledge and learning, building the finest collections possible, and serving as a vital resource for teaching in a broad variety of disciplines. As the principal art museum in a major metropolitan area and state capital, the Blanton is committed to be a welcoming place for all visitors, building a lively and engaged community of art lovers of all ages, and serving as a gateway between the University, the city of Austin, and the state.
As the only art museum in Austin with a permanent collection of substantial range and depth, the Blanton has embraced a mission of serving as a "cultural gateway" between the university and the community. In its new home, with its rich and versatile collections, magnificent galleries, fun and diverse programming, and an enthusiastic and committed group of staff and volunteers, the museum will at last be able to live this mission fully.
Excerpts courtesy blantonmuseum.org


