Ordrupgaard, Art museum in Charlottenlund, Denmark.
Description
Ordrupgaard is an art museum housed in a three-winged building that displays French and Danish paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Modern extensions by architects Zaha Hadid and Snøhetta connect the historic structure with contemporary gallery spaces.
History
Wilhelm Hansen founded the museum in 1918 to house his personal collection of French and Danish art. The collection grew to become one of the most significant holdings of Northern European Impressionism and French masterpieces.
Culture
The collection presents French painters like Degas and Manet alongside Danish artists such as Hammershøi and Ring, showing how both traditions influenced each other. You can see how Nordic light and subject matter appear in works displayed next to their French counterparts.
Practical
The museum is set in a rural area with easy access from Copenhagen, with parking on-site and well-marked paths. The interiors are ground-level throughout, and the modern wings connect seamlessly to the historic sections for easy navigation.
Did you know?
The surrounding Art Park features rotating contemporary installations, including a bamboo maze and a mist installation by artist Olafur Eliasson. These large-scale outdoor works create an unexpected experience where nature and modern art come together.
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