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The Winterthur Museum of Art and its collection
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The Winterthur Museum of Art, also known as Kunstmuseum Winterthur, is an art museum located in the city of Winterthur, Switzerland. It was founded in 1848 by an art association that still owns the museum's collection today. The museum is subsidized by the city and the canton, but also relies heavily on private contributions.
Specialization in Contemporary Art
Since its inception, the Winterthur Museum of Art has specialized in contemporary art. Initially, the museum focused on impressionism and then post-impressionism. This specialization gives the museum a unique position in the art world and offers visitors a chance to explore these specific art movements in depth.
Impressive Collection of Paintings
The collections of the Winterthur Museum of Art include numerous paintings by renowned artists. Visitors can admire works by Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Vincent van Gogh, Odilon Redon, Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, Félix Vallotton, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, Fernand Léger, and Pablo Picasso. These collections offer a comprehensive overview of the evolution of art from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
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