Background
Montebello, Philippe Lannes de was born on May 16, 1936 in Paris. Son of Roger L. and Germaine (de Croisset) de Montebello. came to the United States, 1951, naturalized, 1955.
Montebello, Philippe Lannes de was born on May 16, 1936 in Paris. Son of Roger L. and Germaine (de Croisset) de Montebello. came to the United States, 1951, naturalized, 1955.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1958. Doctor of Arts (honorary), Harvard University, 2006. Master of Arts, New York University Institute Fine Arts, 1963.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Lafayette College, 1979. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Bard College, 1981. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Iona College, 1982.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Dartmouth College, 2004. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), New York University, 2007. HHD (honorary), Savannah College Art and Design, 2007.
Associate curator European paintings Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1963-1969. Director Museum Fine Arts, Houston, 1969—1974. Vice director for curatorial and educational affairs Metropolitan Museum Art, 1974-1977, acting director, 1977-1978, director New York City, 1978-1999, director, Chief Executive Officer, 1999—2008.
Fiske Kimball professor history and culture of museums New York University Institute Arts, since 2009. Advisory New York University, Abu Dhabi. Member advisory council departments art and archaeology Columbia University.
Fellow, Fogg Museum, Harvard University.
Trustee, New York University Institute Fine Arts. Served to Second lieutenant Army of the United States, 1956-1958. Member Association Art Museum Directors (works of art committee), Museum Council New York City, American Federation of the Arts (trustee, executive committee), American Association Museum.
Married Edith Bradford Myles, June 24, 1961. Children: Marc, Laure, Charles.