Archer Milton Huntington
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Archer Milton Huntington was an American philanthropist and scholar, primarily known for his contributions to the field of Hispanic studies. He founded the Hispanic Society of America in New York City, and made numerous contributions to the American Geographical Society.
Ayamonte or La pesca del atún (1919). This is the last of Joaquin Sorolla's 14 murals completed for the Hispanic Society in Manhattan.
The Huntingtons founded Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina. This is the setting for Athlete (1915), sculpture by Rudulph Evans.
Diana and Callisto by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Hendrick van Balen, oil on copper, c. 1605-8, Blanton Museum, Austin; acquired by the Archer M. Huntington Fund in 1982.
Anna Vaughn Hyatt in 1921.
Hispanic Society of America
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The Hispanic Society of America operates a museum and reference library for the study of the arts and cultures of Spain and Portugal and their former colonies in Latin America, the Spanish East Indies, and Portuguese India. Despite the name, it has never functioned as a learned society.
Hispanic Society museum building on Audubon Terrace
The Hispanic Society's 1930 north building (left) and sculptures
Certificate of membership for Benito Pérez Galdós