Goya to impressionism: masterpieces of the Oskar Reinhart collection in the Courtauld Gallery

Today, February 14, the Courtauld Gallery unveils an exceptional exhibition of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works from the Oskar Reinhart Collection, “Am Römerholz,” presented for the first time outside Winterthur, Switzerland. The gallery provides visitors with a unique opportunity to view some of the collection’s masterpieces, including works by Goya, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Cézanne, and more. Afisha.London attended the opening and shares insights about the exhibition.

The Reinhart Collection Am Römerholz is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive art collections. It encompasses over 200 works, including paintings and drawings by the Old Masters as well as the renowned group of Impressionists. The collection was assembled entirely during the first half of the 20th century. Reinhart bequeathed it, along with his impressive villa near Winterthur, to Switzerland, which opened as a public museum in 1970.

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Oskar Reinhart, a Swiss patron and art collector, was a contemporary of Samuel Courtauld, the founder of the Courtauld Institute of Art. They had similar tastes in art. Reinhart’s collection resembles the gallery’s permanent collection, which provides an ideal setting for this unprecedented exhibition, showcasing the collector’s paintings in the UK for the first time.

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The exhibition begins with a group of pre-Impressionist paintings, featuring Francisco Goya’s striking Still Life with Three Salmon Steaks, Théodore Géricault’s poignant Man Suffering from Delusions of Military Rank, and Gustave Courbet’s provocative Hammock. Then, visitors will then be treated to some of the finest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s striking portrayal of the French dancer The Clown Cha-U-Kao, Édouard Manet’s groundbreaking representation of contemporary life Au Café, and several sensational works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cézanne.

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A pair of renowned paintings by Van Gogh stands out, displayed together for the first time: A Ward in the Hospital at Arles and The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles, which illustrate the hospital where he was treated following his recent nervous breakdown and the tragic incident with his ear.

Of particular interest is Pablo Picasso’s Portrait of Mateo Fernández de Soto, behind which, just prior to the exhibition, a portrait of a mysterious woman was discovered concealed. Employing advanced imaging technology, the researchers at the Courtauld have unveiled the outline of the female figure. Picasso’s ability to transform one image into another is a hallmark of his work, which has greatly contributed to his recognition.

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“Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection” is on display at the Courtauld Gallery until 26 May.

Cover photo: Afisha.London

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