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Number 9, Prinzregentenstraße is a building whose architecture reflects the Prussian period of the German Empire. This impression is corroborated by the inscriptions located on the fronton facing Prinzregentenstraße.
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Photos: Hans-Rudolf Hower, 2004 |
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Original Text (in German) |
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This is the usual abbreviation of the last German emperour’s name, i.e. Wilhelm. If you want to know why the emperour’s name is sculptured here, see the explication of the frieze below.
Frieze
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The name of this gallery of paintings (Schack Gallery) and the imperial dedication come from the origin and the history of the collection domiciled in this building. It is the private collection of count Adolf Friedrich von Schack (1815-94), which was bequeathed to the emperour William II by its owner and finally installed in this building specially created for the purpose, as a southern wing of the Prussian ambassy at the time. In spite of the dedication, normally a sign of generosity, the collection will become a possession of the Prussian state in 1926 and will remain so until Hitler peremptorily includes it in the collections of paintings of the Bavarian state, in 1939.
The gallery comprises about 270 paintings mostly belonging to 19th century German romanticism.
William II (1859-1941) was German emperour from 1888 to 1918.
Literature
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Biller/Rasp, München - Kunst und Kultur |
German language. Detailed and clearly structured city guide, also suitable as a reference book |
- amazon.de/at: allemand. |
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Michael F. Feldkamp, Regentenlisten und Stammtafeln zur Geschichte Europas |
German language. Complete overview up to modern democracies |
- amazon.de/at: deutsch. |
Internet
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Short encyclopaedic article on the founder of the Schack gallery. |
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Arrival by Public Transport
For the arrival in Munich, see Inscriptions of Munich.
The nearest subway station is Lehel. Take Robert-Koch-Straße in the direction of the Isar river until Reitmoorstraße. Take this street to the north (to the left) and go ahead to Prinzregentenstraße. The gallery is located on this crossing, in front on the left hand side. But there is also a streetcar line all along Prinzregentenstraße. You can join it at the subway stations of Karlsplatz (Stachus), Marienplatz, or Max-Weber-Platz, unless you prefer having a walk.
Indications concerning the arrival correspond to our personal knowledge or even experience, but we cannot assume any responsibility for their rightness. When you are reading this page, things may have changed in reality.
Hans-Rudolf Hower, 2004
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Last updated: April 4, 2016
