At the center of the exhibition stands Max Liebermann, a key figure of German Impressionism who, as a collector of French Impressionist art and president of the Berlin Secession, brought a strong sense of internationalism to the nationally oriented German Empire. Alongside him, major artists such as Lovis Corinth and Max Slevogt represent the established canon, shaping the visual language of the movement.

The exhibition is based on an important private collection, which includes nine paintings by Liebermann as well as key works by Slevogt and Lesser Ury. This core is expanded through more than 100 loans from around 50 international museums and private collections, including institutions such as the Musée d'Orsay and the Belvedere. Together, these works illustrate the richness and evolution of German Impressionism across six decades.

In addition to well-known figures, the exhibition foregrounds lesser-known artists such as Maria Slavona, Philipp Franck, and Friedrich Kallmorgen. It also sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of women artists, including Charlotte Berend-Corinth, Dora Hitz, and Sabine Lepsius, broadening the narrative of the movement beyond its traditional canon.

Created in collaboration with the Museum Frieder Burda, where it was previously shown, this exhibition offers a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on German Impressionism. By bringing together renowned masterpieces and rediscovered positions, it reveals the movement’s diversity and its vital role within European modern art.

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