Background
DeMenil, Dominique was born on March 23, 1908 in Paris. Came to the United States, 1941, naturalized, 1967. Daughter of Conrad and Louise (Delpech) Schlumberger.
DeMenil, Dominique was born on March 23, 1908 in Paris. Came to the United States, 1941, naturalized, 1967. Daughter of Conrad and Louise (Delpech) Schlumberger.
Bachelor, University Paris, 1927. Postgraduate in mathematics and physics, University Paris.
Art collector, from 1945. Director Institute for Arts Rice University, Houston, from 1968. Organizer exhibitions, from 1964.
Trustee Museum Fine Arts, Houston. President Menil Foundation, Rothko Chapel, Georges Pompidou Art and Culture Foundation, Menil Collection Museum.
Married John de Menil, May 9, 1931 (dec.1973). Children: Christophe, Adelaide, George, Francois, Philippa.