19th Century

Description

The exhibition showcases major works by internationally recognized masters of Swiss painting from Henry Fuseli and Caspar Wolf to Arnold Böcklin, Albert Anker, and Ferdinand Hodler.

Works by Camille Corot and Gustave Courbet mark the transition to French modernism, where samples of the art of Camille Pissarro and Paul Cézanne, of Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet illustrate the genesis and evolution of Impressionism. The presentation concludes with masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Edgar Degas.

Curator: Dr Eva Reifert

Highlights

• Features works by Swiss masters like Hodler and Anker
• Includes French modernism and Impressionist masterpieces
• Showcases art from the 19th century to early 20th century

General Information

The exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel explores the long nineteenth century through major works by Swiss and French artists. It highlights the transition from traditional painting to modernism, concluding with works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Degas.

Location

St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel, Schweiz

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