Zur Sonne! Zur Freiheit! Sommerausstellung 2026

Description

This year's summer exhibition at Reinhart am Stadtgarten explores the birth of modern art through the development of plein air oil painting in the early 19th century. Featuring works by pioneers like Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes and Simon Denis, as well as early German artists such as Martin von Rohden and Johann Georg von Dillis, the exhibition also includes significant pieces by Heinrich Reinhold, Ernst Fries, and Achille Etna Michallon. The display culminates with enchanting works by Carl Blechen and Camille Corot, illustrating a grand journey from the southern sun to artistic freedom. Additionally, the exhibition traces the Swiss contribution to plein air painting, including works by Caspar Wolf from the late 18th century. Curated by David Schmidhauser and Florian Illies, the show promises to surprise with over thirty unpublished works, emphasizing high quality and a fresh perspective on Swiss art.

Highlights

Features masterpieces from European artists; focuses on the origins of plein air oil painting; includes unpublished works; curated by renowned experts; explores Swiss contributions to plein air art.

General Information

Held at Kunst Museum Winterthur, Switzerland. The exhibition runs from July 4 to October 25, 2026. Admission is free; no tickets sold on Eventfrog. The museum is located at Stadthausstrasse 6, 8400 Winterthur.

Location

Kunst Museum Winterthur | Reinhart am Stadtgarten, Stadthausstrasse 6, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland

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