Eleanor Sayre
American curator and art historian (1916–2001)
Died aged 85AriesUnited States
Biography
Eleanor Axson Sayre (March 26, 1916 – May 12, 2001) was an American curator, art historian, and a specialist on the works of Goya. She was the first woman to serve as departmental curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Working as curator of prints and drawings, she collected Goya's etchings from museums around the world to catalogue and create international exhibits. She was awarded a knighthood with the Lazo de Dama in the Order of Isabella the Catholic by Spain in 1975 and the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 1991.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Family
- Siblings
- Francis Bowes Sayre, Jr.
Awards & honours (2)
- Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
Quick answers about Eleanor Sayre
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- Eleanor Sayre died on May 12, 2001 at the age of 85.
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- Eleanor Sayre was born on March 26, 1916.
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- Eleanor Sayre was born in Philadelphia.
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- Eleanor Sayre's zodiac sign is Aries.
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- Eleanor Sayre is a citizen of United States.
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- Eleanor Sayre is known as art historian, curator, university teacher.
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