The Moravian Gallery in Brno - Collectors and Patrons IV – Artists

Collectors and Patrons IV – Artists
Z ateliéru Hanse Makarta
29/8/2008—11/1/2009

Governor’s Palace (Kabinet)
curator Martina Straková

entrance fee full 30 CZK, reduced 15 CZK

opening 28/8/2008 v 17.00h

Hans Makart, one of the most important 19th century painters, is presented in the exhibition as a collector of applied art. Luxurious furniture and metal objects are accompanied by photographs from his studio and photogravures depicting the ceremonial procession, designed by Makart, held in Vienna in 1879 on the occasion of the silver wedding anniversary of the Emperor and his wife.