To being a widower, Bartlett gets third nuptials with Evelyn Bartlett. Upon the death of Mr. Bartlett, Evelyn donated a significant sum of money for the construction and maintenance of a gallery that would bear the name of Helen. Evelyn Bartlett donated many paintings and sculptures to the Art Institute extending collections, and securing a place as an honorary member of the Art Institute.
The Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial collection was installed at the Museum from May 1926 (Donnell et al., 1986). It currently has 25 masterpieces that are at the forefront of Impressionism and post-impressionism. Artists such as Matisse, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat and Picasso have a representation of his talent in this collection. Since its installation
The Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial collection was installed at the Museum from May 1926 (Donnell et al., 1986). It currently has 25 masterpieces that are at the forefront of Impressionism and post-impressionism. Artists such as Matisse, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat and Picasso have a representation of his talent in this collection. Since its installation