Some paintings tell more than just their motif: details overlooked at first glance, exciting background information about their creation, anecdotes about the people depicted and much more are waiting to be discovered. The city museum in the Prinz-Max-Palais presents a selection of such works of art and the stories associated with them in this special exhibition.
The paintings span two centuries and thus unite different eras and styles. They tell surprising, often unexpected stories about Karlsruhe residents or about the fan-shaped city and its development. Astonishing previous owners, tragic fates and personal moments of happiness are brought to light, as are locations marked by change, such as the market square.
The special exhibition therefore not only offers exciting insights into the city museum's collection of paintings, which is otherwise not on public display. The focus is also on both individual and historical events on and behind the works of art, which amaze, move, amuse and invite visitors to immerse themselves in the eventful history of the city.
The paintings span two centuries and thus unite different eras and styles. They tell surprising, often unexpected stories about Karlsruhe residents or about the fan-shaped city and its development. Astonishing previous owners, tragic fates and personal moments of happiness are brought to light, as are locations marked by change, such as the market square.
The special exhibition therefore not only offers exciting insights into the city museum's collection of paintings, which is otherwise not on public display. The focus is also on both individual and historical events on and behind the works of art, which amaze, move, amuse and invite visitors to immerse themselves in the eventful history of the city.
