Ruth Carter Stevenson
Art collector, Amon Carter Museum founder
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Died
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Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A significant figure in American art collection and patronage, established the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum focuses on American art and photography and has a notable collection of works by artists such as Frederic Remington and Charles Marion Russell. Stewart's dedication to the arts cultivated a rich cultural resource for the community and contributed to the appreciation of American heritage through art. Her initiatives often emphasized the importance of American artists and the documentation of American history through visual arts.
Founded the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Promoted American art and artists
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