Highmore Masquerade Portrait acquired by MFA Houston
October 7 2025
Picture: MFA Houston
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston has shared images on their social media account their 2025 acquisition of a Masquerade Portrait by Joseph Highmore. The signed picture, dating to the 1740s, was acquired from London dealer Philip Mould & Co and funded by Cecily E. Horton.
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