Explore the historical and artistic significance of the Drexel Founding Collection by browsing highlights of the Collection via The William B. Dietrich Online Gallery.

Carefully selected by the Collection’s curators, the Online Gallery highlights a selection of approximately 2300 pieces from the Collection’s more than 8,000+ objects, including paintings, sculpture, drawings, clocks, watches and ceramics from around the world.

The works of art presented in the Online Gallery are made possible thanks to a generous grant provided by the William B. Dietrich Foundation. The William B. Dietrich Foundation makes grants to support the arts throughout the greater Philadelphia area, with a primary focus on the authentic restoration, preservation and refurbishment of artifacts, buildings and other spaces of historic, architectural or aesthetic significance. The William B. Dietrich Foundation has been instrumental in making The Drexel Collection accessible to a broadened audience through the Online Gallery.

Please be advised that some of the images in this online gallery may include derogatory, offensive, of graphic images or original language and may not be suitable for all viewers. All images, titles and inscriptions are products of their time and their creators and not the views of the Drexel Founding Collection. The Drexel Founding Collection continues to catalog the works of art in the collection while addressing shifts in language and society. We appreciate any input to improve our cataloging efforts and the understanding of our collection.