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Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Allerheiligen I / All Saints' Day I / 1911 Hinterglasbild / Reverse Glass Painting

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Murnau – Blick über den Staffelsee / Murnau – View across Lake Staffelsee / 1908

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Kochel – Gerade Straße / Kochel – Straight Road / 1909

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Interieur (Mein Esszimmer) / Interior (My Dining Room) / 1909

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Murnau – Blick aus dem Fenster des Griesbräu / Murnau – View from the window of the Griesbräu / 1908

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Herbststudie, vermutlich aus Oberau / Autumn study, presumably from Oberau / 1908

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Murnau mit Kirche I / Murnau with Church I / 1910

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Murnau – Garten / Murnau - Garden / 1910

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Mystischer Kopf: Meditation / Mystical Head: Meditation / 1918

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Meditation auf Goldgrund / Meditation on a Gold Background / 1936

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Sommerabend in Murnau / Summer Evening in Murnau / 1908/09

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Murnauer Landschaft / Murnau Landscape / 1909

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Bildnis des Tänzers Alexander Sacharoff / Portrait of the dancer Alexander Sacharoff / 1906

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Der Bucklige / The Hunchback / 1906

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) Reife / Maturity / 1912

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Gabriele Münter (1877–1962) Madonna mit Christsternen / Madonna with Poinsettias / 1911

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Erma Bossi (1875–1952) Bildnis Marianne von Werefkin / Portrait of Marianne von Werefkin / 1910

Munich is the state capital and the most populous city in the Free State of Bavaria. Munich’s population reached 100,000 in 1852, 250,000 in the 1880s, and 500,000 by 1901. This growth led to an increase in tax revenue, as well as a greater need for urban planning. One of the grand avenues laid out in the 19th century leads to Königsplatz—a recreation of the Acropolis of Athens. Today, this area serves as the heart of Munich’s gallery and museum district. The Lenbachhaus (once the villa of the painter Franz von Lenbach) has housed the municipal art museum since 1929. The most recent expansion and restoration of the Lenbachhaus were carried out by Norman Foster. Erma Bossi (1875–1952) Zirkus / Circus / 1909