Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection, Art foundation in Zürich, Switzerland
The Foundation E.G. Bührle displays European sculptures and paintings across approximately 900 square meters (9,700 square feet) of gallery space within the Kunsthaus Zurich. The rooms present works from different periods and artistic movements, organized as a focused collection.
Emil Georg Bührle built this collection between 1936 and 1959, bringing together 203 artworks in total. The focus was on French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism movements, which were acquired during that period.
The collection displays works by artists such as Cézanne, Degas, Van Gogh, and Monet, representing various artistic movements across several centuries. Visitors encounter pieces that reflect the evolution of European painting from the 17th to the 20th century.
The collections are easy to navigate within the Kunsthaus building, as the rooms are arranged in a logical sequence. Researchers can access a comprehensive digital archive at the Kunsthaus library, which contains detailed information about each artwork's provenance.
In 2008, four paintings worth approximately 180 million Swiss francs were stolen from the collection, an event that drew significant attention. The works were later recovered through international investigation efforts and are now back on display for the public.
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