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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) 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

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) Der blaue Bagger / The blue Excavator / 1935

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) Dorfstraße im Winter / Village Street in Winter/ 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) Allee im Park von Saint-Cloud / Avenue in the Park of Saint-Cloud / 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. Maria Franck-Marc (1876 – 1955) Mädchen mit Kleinkind / Girl with a Toddler/ 1913

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. Maria Franck-Marc (1876 – 1955) Kinderspielzeug mit Vogelkäfig / Children's Toys with a Birdcage / 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. Maria Franck-Marc (1876–1955 Blumen und gelbe Disteln / Flowers and yellow Thistles / 1913

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. Maria Franck-Marc (1876–1955 Heilige Drei Könige / The Three Magi / 1911/12

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. Adda Campendonk (1887–1976) nach einem Entwurf von / based on a design by Franz Marc (1880–1916) Hahn, Ziege und Eber / Rooster, Goat, and Boar/ 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. Franz Marc (1880–1916) Orpheus bei den Tieren / Orpheus among the Animals / 1907/09 Design for a tapestry

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. Franz Marc (1880–1916) Eichbäumchen / Little Oak Tree / 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. Franz Marc (1880–1916) Porträt einer Malerin mit Palette / Portrait of a Painter with a Palette / 1906 The painter is Maria Franck-Marc

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. Franz Marc (1880–1916) Reh im Walde II / Deer in the Forest II / 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. Franz Marc (1880–1916) Kühe, rot, grün, gelb / Cows, red, green, yellow / 1911