Art Transcends Borders: The Oskar Reinhart Collection Exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Gallery, a renowned art sanctuary in London, opens its doors in February 14th for an unprecedented journey through the Oskar Reinhart Collection 'Am Römerholz'. For the first time outside of Winterthur, Switzerland, this exhibition promises to be a cultural milestone, bringing to the British public a flawless selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.
LEFT: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, The Clown Cha-U Kao, 1895. Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “AmRömerholz”, Winterthu; RIGHT: Renoir, Pierre-Auguste, The Milliner, 1875, Oil on canvas. Image: The Swiss Confederation, represented by the Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur
The Legacy of Oskar Reinhart
Oskar Reinhart, a name synonymous with dedication and artistic acumen, assembled throughout his life a collection that not only reflects the greatness of the old masters but also celebrates the innovation of the Impressionists. With over 200 works, the collection encompasses a vast artistic panorama, from the detailed precision of the old masters to the vibrant expressiveness of the Impressionists. Reinhart's legacy, now owned by the Swiss confederation, has been preserved in his splendid villa, 'Am Römerholz', and is recognized as one of the most remarkable art museums of its kind.
LEFT: Edouard Manet, Au café, 1878. Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur; RIGHT: Paul Cézanne, Still Life with Faience Jug and Fruit, c. 1900. Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur
Exhibition Highlights
The exhibition unfolds into a visual narrative that begins with artists who paved the way for Impressionism. Prominent figures such as Goya, with his "Still Life with Three Salmon Steaks," and Géricault, with his portrayal of "A Man Suffering from Delusions of Military Rank," establish a dialogue about the evolution of European art.
The core of the exhibition features pieces that are the quintessence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Among these, the boldness of Toulouse-Lautrec in "The Clown Cha-U-Kao," the innovative vision of Manet in "At the Café," and the emotional intensity of Van Gogh in his works "A Ward in the Hospital at Arles" and "The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles" stand out. These paintings not only exemplify the technical skill of the artists but also offer a window into the most intimate and turbulent moments of their lives.
Francisco Goya, Still Life with Three Salmon Steaks, 1808-12. Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur.
The Innovative Essence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
Impressionism, which emerged in France in the 1860s, broke with the artistic conventions of its time by prioritizing the capture of light and movement over fidelity to form. These artists left their studios to paint "en plein air", a practice that allowed them to capture transient nuances and the vibrant interaction of natural light with the environment. Instead of adhering to the detailed richness favored by the academy, Impressionists used loose brushstrokes and fragmented colors to evoke a sense of impermanence and change, essential characteristics of the emerging modernity.
Moving on to Post-Impressionism, we see an even greater diversification in approaches and techniques. This movement was not cohesive like Impressionism but was a collection of individual styles and visions that, although based on the Impressionist aesthetic, sought to explore new frontiers. Artists such as Van Gogh and Cezanne, for example, adopted a more expressive and structural approach. Cezanne, with his analysis of form through geometric planes, and Van Gogh, with his emotional brushstrokes and use of vibrant colors, sought to express their inner experiences and deeper perceptions of the world, deviating from the objective representation of reality to explore the intersection between emotional vision and the physical landscape.
LEFT: Painting of a hospital courtyard, featuring an arched walkway, trees and a fountain. Vincent van Gogh, The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles, 1889. Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur; RIGHT: Vincent van Gogh, A Ward in the Hospital at Arles, 1889. Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur
The Meeting of Giants: Reinhart and Courtauld
The collaboration between Oskar Reinhart and Samuel Courtauld, two iconic figures in the art world who shared a mutual appreciation for the same artists, reinforces the significance of this exhibition. The close relationship between their collections creates a visual and historical dialogue that enriches the visitor's experience, demonstrating how these works remain relevant and how they engage with contemporary challenges of artistic expression. This unprecedented exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery is an invaluable chance to delve deep into the history of art and come away with a renewed appreciation for the transformative power of art.
LEFT: Géricault, Théodore, A Man Suffering from Delusions of Military Rank, 1819-1822. Image: The Swiss Confederation, represented by the Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur; RIGHT: Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Lily and Greenhouse Plants, 1864, Image: The Swiss Confederation, Federal Office of Culture, Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz”, Winterthur
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