The two paintings called “Brazilian Virgin Forest” (1830) by Johann Moritz Rugendas are among the works created by the so-called “traveling artists” in the 19th century. Following the example of Alexa
Ferdinand Bellermann is considered as being one of the 19th-century’s so-called “traveling artists”, who visited Latin America for study purposes in the wake of Alexander von Humboldt. A travel grant
Four large-format paintings are on display in the grand staircase of the Old Palace of Charlottenburg Palace, which show us allegories of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. These cont
Even today traces are visible in the stairwell of Oranienburg Palace of its use during the Nazi Era. The ironwork handrailing is decorated with oak leaves. Earlier on, the round openings bore the symb
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The SPSG’s treatment of objects and concepts with colonial reference The discussion on the consequences of colonialism with regard to European collections and museums is not new. A basic question in a
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Palace gardens are works of art The parks and gardens maintained by the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) are unique garden creations and valuable natural spaces in the
The SPSG’s Painting and Frame Collection encompasses more than 4000 works from the 15th to the 20th centuries, on display in over 20 Prussian palaces. Their present conditions reflect the eventful his
This department is responsible for some 5000 sculptures in all of the Prussian palaces and park grounds, as well as sculptural elements on and in the buildings. The department also oversees cut stone