Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: von Gerning

The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible. Paula Modersohn-Becker ( 1876- 1907 ) Armhäuslerin mit Ziege / Poor Woman with Goat / 1903

The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible. Paula Modersohn-Becker ( 1876- 1907 ) Nrustbild eines Jungen vor Apfelbäumen / Bust Portrait of a Boy in front of Apple Trees / 1901

The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible. Ilona Singer ( 1905- 1944 ) Bildnis Francesco von Mendelsohn / 1928

The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible. Karl Schmidt-Rottluff ( 1884 - 1976 ) Verandamorgen / Veranda Morning / 1951

The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible. Conrad Felixmüller ( 1897 - 1977 ) Familienbildnis Heinrich Kirchhoff / Portait of Heinrich Kirchhoff´s family / 1920

The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible. Max Beckmann ( 1884-1950 ) Weiblicher Akt mit Hund / Female nude with dog / 1927

Not Frankfurt, but the considerably smaller city of Wiesbaden is the capital of Hesse (according to the decision of the US military government in 1945). The founding of the original three museums dates back to the citizens of the city and to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stayed in Wiesbaden in 1814/1815 and persuaded two Frankfurt collectors to donate their extensive collections of artworks and antiques to the Duchy of Nassau in exchange for the payment of a lifelong pension. The museum's art collection dates back to the former collection of on of them, Johann Isaak von Gerning. Through purchases, donations, and loans, the art collection has become one of the most important in Germany, especially in the area of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025, opened the exhibition “Feininger, Münter, Modersohn-Becker...” in September. The subtitle was “How does art get into the museum?” and referred to the many donations that made this exhibition possible.