LEVY COLLECTION

In an effort to “have his fellow citizens enjoy this collection and inspire others to share their art with their home community,” Dr. Louis Levy of Memphis gifted over 900 prints to the Brooks Museum in 1947. Later, through his bequest in 1961 and with additional gifts from descendents Lawrence J. Levy in 1974 and Dr. Lois Levy Schwartz in 1992, the family donated nearly 1200 prints. This collection ranges from early wood engravings of Albrecht Durer to a nearly complete set of Associated American Artists prints.