Museum housing superb paintings by the masters of Viennese modernism, including the world's largest collection of Egon Schiele.
The Leopold Museum, the most visited museum in the MuseumsQuartier, was opened in 2001 and originally housed the private collection of Rudolph and Elisabeth Leopold. Today it houses superb paintings by the masters of Viennese modernism, including the world's largest collection of Egon Schiele: the museum exhibits 42 paintings by the artist (including Self-Portrait with Lampion Fruit and Portrait of Wally Neuzil), 187 original graphics (sketches and colored sheets), and autographs. Some masterpieces by Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, Herbert Böckel, Hans Böhler, Richard Gerstl and other great painters of the 19th century such as Friedrich Gauermann or Emil Jakob Schindler are also on display. Paintings, prints and objects from the 19th and 20th centuries have also been added to the collection, including valuable art and craft objects as well as original furniture by the artists of the Jugendstil and Wiener Werkstätte. In all, 5,400square meters of exhibition space! The whole is housed in a futuristic concrete building, whose architecture contrasts with the former imperial stables. Inside, large, bright rooms highlight the darkness of Schiele's and other artists' works, and the panoramic window, as well as the MQ Libelle rooftop, offer a breathtaking view of the old city. One of Vienna's most pleasant museums to visit, especially since the temporary exhibitions are of a high quality.
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Opening time and information on LEOPOLD MUSEUM
Open from 10 am to 6 pm daily (except Tuesdays from September to May). Adults: €17, concessions: €2.50-14.
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Admission: 13€, reduced rate: 8€
The Leopold Museum, the most visited museum in the MuseumsQuartier, is a unique treasure trove of Viennese Art Nouveau, Atelier and Expressionism. Opened in 2001, it presents a former private collection, donated to the state by Dr. Rudolf Leopold, of inestimable value.
The museum contains the most important collection of Egon Schiele in the world, as well as the masterpieces of the founder of the Vienna Secession, Gustav Klimt. The Leopold Museum displays unique pieces from the Viennese studios, from Josef Hoffmann to Koloman Moser. The names of Kokoschka, Gerstl, Albin Egger-Lienz, paintings and drawings by Herbert Böckl, Hans Böhler, Anton Faistauer, Anton Kolig, Alfred Kubin and Wilhelm Thöny are also on display.
The artists of the 19th century are not to be outdone with Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Friedrich Gauermann, August von Pettenkofen, Anton Romako, Emil Jakob Schindler, Carl Schuch.....
The modern, airy architecture of the museum forms a surprising contrast to the former imperial stables. It is a bright cube made of Conchylian limestone. A little tip: the panoramic windows of the museum offer a unique view of Vienna's old town, so take advantage of it!
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Anecdote du jour: en arrivant à Vienne le 27 décembre 2019, le tableau de Klimt Tod und Leben était dans un paquet spécial ultra protégé et visible par une vitre, sur le tapis des bagages ! J'envoie la photo dès que possible.