Art Collecting
4 articles
Deco
The Artistic Tastes and Patronage of Marie-Antoinette
This article delves into the artistic preferences of Queen Marie-Antoinette, revealing her passion for precious objects …
Deco
The Physiology of the Curious: A Profile of the Art Collector
This text delves into the complex world of the 19th-century art collector, portraying a figure driven by passion, rivalr…
Painting
Hugo von Tschudi: The Visionary Director Who Brought Modern Art to Germany
Hugo von Tschudi was a pivotal figure in the modernization of German museums at the turn of the 20th century. As directo…
Sculpture
Sabba da Castiglione: A Portrait of an Italian Renaissance Collector
During the Renaissance, the taste for beautiful things was an instinct, and the term 'curiosity' as we know it had not y…