He held this position until ill health forced him to retire in 1889, at which point he was succeeded by Henry Gurdon Marquand and the museum's Trustees voted him Honorary President for Life. He was also a patron to living American artists and was an avid collector, including many French academic paintings.
He held this position until illness forced his retirement in 1889, after which he was succeeded by Henry Gurdon Marquand, and the museum's Trustees voted him Honorary President for Life. He was also a patron of living American artists and an avid collector, including many French academic paintings.