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J.F. Willumsens Museum is in Frederikssund, Denmark. The art museum is operated by Frederikssund Municipality. [1]

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The art museum is dedicated to the works of the artist Jens Ferdinand Willumsen (1863–1958) and was opened in 1957. Jens Ferdinand Willumsen was a Danish painter, sculptor, graphic artist, architect and photographer who became associated with the movements of Symbolism and Expressionism. The museum contains a wide range of Willumsen's artworks, including paintings, sketches, graphics, ceramics, sculptures, photographs and architecture. [2] [3]

The museum was designed by the architect Tyge Hvass, and a new wing was opened in 2005, based upon designs by architect Theo Bjerg (1936-2019). The head of the museum from 1973-1990 and 1993-2006 was art historian mag. art. Leila Krogh (born 1943). [4]

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References

  1. "J.F. Willumsens Museum". visitdenmark.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  2. "The J.F. Willumsens Museum". visitdenmark.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  3. "From Symbolism to Expressionism, Willumsen (1863-1958), a Danish Artist". musee-orsay.fr. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  4. "Theo Bjerg (1936-2019)". arkitekten.dk. Retrieved October 1, 2019.

Coordinates: 55°50′41.2″N12°3′2.9″E / 55.844778°N 12.050806°E / 55.844778; 12.050806