The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is honored to announce the gift of 18 works of art from the estate of longtime museum supporters and community philanthropists Helen M. and Edward W. Lane, Jr. The couple, who had been married 56 years at the time of Ed’s passing in 2004, contributed greatly to the civic and cultural fabric of northeast Florida through their support of many organizations. Through the years they also shared a passion for collecting, researching, and sharing works of art with friends and family. In a 2014 interview, Helen noted they took their time to listen and learn, “but when we started to buy…we were hooked.”
“Mom and Dad thoroughly enjoyed acquiring and living with these paintings over many decades,” said their son, Edward. “My sisters, brother, and I are delighted that the art they so loved has found a home at the Cummer Museum.”
Image Credit: Robert Henri (American, 1865 – 1929), Sissy in Yellow, 1924, oil on canvas, 30 x 26 x 1 3/4 in., Bequest of Helen M. and Edward W. Lane, Jr., AG.2025.2.17.