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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. 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

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. Marianne von Werefkin (1860–1938) In die Nacht hinein / Into the Night / 1010

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. Marianne von Werefkin (1860–1938) Prerowstrom / 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. Marianne von Werefkin (1860–1938) Selbtbildnis I Self-portrait / 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. Gabriele Münter (1877–1962) Mann am Tisch (Kandinsky) / Man at a Table (Kandinsky) / 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. Gabriele Münter (1877–1962) Mutter mit schlafendem Kind / Mother with Sleeping Child / 1934

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) Schlafendes Kind (Grün auf Schwarz) / Sleeping Child (Green on Black) / 1934

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) Fräulein Gerti Holz / Miss Gerti Holz / 1917

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) Sinnende / Woman in Thought / 1917

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) In der Erdbeerzeit / During Strawberry Season / 1919

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) Kallmünz – Gabriele Münter beim Malen II Kallmünz – Gabriele Münter Painting II / 1903

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) Arthur Segal, sitzend / Arthur Segal, seated / 1928

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) Zuhörerinnen / Women Listening / 1925/30

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) Blick aufs Gebirge / View of the Mountains / 1934

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) Stillleben vor dem gelben Haus / Still Life in Front of the Yellow House / 1953