Horst-Janssen-Museum

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Horst-Janssen-Museum is an art museum located in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. [1] It is dedicated to the work of Horst Janssen, the draftsman, etcher, lithographer, wood engraver, poster artist and illustrator. [2] [3]

The Horst-Janssen-Museum was opened in 2000, showing 1,800 pieces from the collection of the couple Carin and Carl Vogel.[ citation needed ] In 1995, the Oldenburg entrepreneur Hüppe acquired the Janssen collection for 1.5 million DM. The various facets of Janssen's art are shown in a permanent exhibition. Changing exhibitions show works of artists that influenced Janssen, such as Goya, Rembrandt, and Egon Schiele. Additional drawings and prints from the collection can be viewed on request. A library contains 25,000 volumes, including publications of Janssen.[ citation needed ]

The Claus Hüppe Foundation awards at regular intervals the Horst Janssen Print Prize. It has been awarded to Katja Eckert (2003), Daniel Roth (2005) and Anna Lea Hucht (2008).[ citation needed ]

The museum shares its entrance with the co-located Stadtmuseum Oldenburg, which covers the history of Oldenburg.

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References

  1. "Horst Janssen Museum". TripAdvisor . Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  2. "Horst Janssen Museum, Oldenburg". Germany: the travel destination. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  3. "Horst-Janssen Museum Oldenburg". Stadt Oldenburg. Retrieved 30 August 2015.

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