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The Kröller-Müller Museum, which opened in 1938,
is in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in the Netherlands. |
Last week during our birding and art voyage in the Netherlands, one of the highlights was our visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum, founded by Helene Kröller-Müller, a brilliant art collector. As one of the first to realize the greatness of Vincent Van Gogh, she was able to assemble an astounding number of his works, beginning in the early 20th century not that long after his death.
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| Along the peaceful paths of the park are many works of art, with more in the museum’s sculpture garden. |
Our walk through the beautiful woods and along the waterways in the park was very enjoyable. However, not far from the park is a military installation with a firing range, and in the distance we could hear practice artillery, which we understand was a training mission for Ukranian soldiers learning to defend their country. As I heard the distant booms of the guns, I thought about the peaceful situation in our world right now — and how peace is so fragile!
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Blackbirds on the path.
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A woodpecker on the museum grounds. (Len’s photo.)
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A few Paintings from the Museum
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A very different Van Gogh sunflower painting.
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Camille Pissarro, "February, sunrise, Bazincourt," 1893. Along with other Impressionists, Pissarro was an
influence on Van Gogh, who was friendly with Pissarro’s son Lucien. |
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| Van Gogh, “Lane of Poplars at Sunset.” |
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| Van Gogh, "Olive grove," 1889. |
That statue garden looks amazing. I shall have to try and go there next year.
ReplyDeleteA very enjoyable post, Mae.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of the Woodpecker and I really love the Van Gogh pictures.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI would love a walk in that sculpture garden, beautiful photos. Great sighting and photo of the Woodpecker. The Van Gogh paintings are all gorgeous. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!
Hello Mae,
ReplyDeleteI would love to walk around the sculpture garden. The Van Gogh paintings are gorgeous! Great sighting and photo of the woodpecker. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!
Wow Mae, this looks like a lovely place to visit. And I must admit, reading about the Ukraines training nearby really brings home how their struggle is really much of the world's too. Happy weekend. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI can't remember ever seeing a park and a museum together. It's a nice combination.
ReplyDelete"The true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truth."
The Van Gogh pieces are all surprising to me. Perhaps the worn sunflowers are revealing of a mystic truth.
Love the bird photos and a walk through the sculpture garden would be a fun experience. You ahve the best trips!
ReplyDelete@Deb-- I have visited a number of museums that are located in parks, including the municipal art museums in St.Louis, Cleveland, San Diego, Philadelphia, and the DeYoung museum in San Francisco. In Paris, the Orangerie museum is in a kind of park. The non-urban setting of the Kröller-Müller is different, though.
ReplyDeletebest... mae
I would really enjoy walking around outside and seeing so much beauty. What a fabulous place!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love sculpture gardens and we've been to quite a few in our travels. We even have a great one here in Seattle. I like that you can be out in nature (usually a beautiful gardeny setting) AND enjoy art. Thanks for sharing the museum art that caught your eye. Glad to see you're enjoying your trip.
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It is a beautiful place. I like your captures of the birds and Van Gogh paintings.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be in Europe in late fall. I imagine the Dutch are having soccer fever at this time.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of nature and the sutures. We. have a sculpture garden near where I live in Pennsylvania. So wonderful
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty adventure! I love all the birds, trees, and art. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteJoining you from Saturday's Critters! Love the Van Gogh paintings!
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