Angelika Kauffmann Museum
Vorarlberg
The Angelika Kauffmann Museum, located in Schwarzenberg, Vorarlberg, Austria, is devoted to celebrating the life and work of the renowned Swiss-Austrian neoclassical painter Angelika Kauffmann (1741–1807). The museum highlights her versatile career as a history painter, portraitist, and decorator, tracing her artistic journey from her early training under her father to her success in London and Rome. Exhibitions explore her engagement with literary themes, depicting figures and scenes inspired by classical epics, Shakespeare, and Enlightenment writers. The museum also features original paintings, drawings, and prints spanning her entire oeuvre, complemented by letters, sketches, and studies that reveal her creative process. Modernized with energy-efficient LED lighting, the museum offers a contemporary setting that honors Kauffmann's legacy while engaging visitors with both historical and present-day perspectives on her art. It operates primarily on weekends, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the cultural and historical significance of one of the 18th century's leading female artists.
ヒント: The museum is open Friday to Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00. Visitors are encouraged to check the official website for current exhibitions and events, as well as to consider purchasing tickets in advance during special exhibitions. Discounts may be available for groups, seniors, and students. Combining a visit with a stroll through Schwarzenberg offers additional cultural and scenic experiences in the region.
興味深い事実
- •Angelika Kauffmann was one of only two female founding members of the Royal Academy of Art in London in 1768.
- •She was multilingual, fluent in German, Italian, French, and English, which helped her gain international commissions.
- •Her frescoes in Schwarzenberg’s church are her only known works in mural painting.
- •Kauffmann was also a talented musician and had to choose between a career in opera and painting in her youth.
- •Her portrait of the actor David Garrick helped establish her reputation in England.
歴史
Angelika Kauffmann was born in 1741 in Chur, Switzerland, and trained under her father, Joseph Johann Kauffmann, a muralist.
The family moved to Schwarzenberg in Vorarlberg in 1757, where Angelika contributed frescoes to the local church.
She gained early recognition as a prodigy, studying and working across Italy before moving to London in 1766.
Kauffmann was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Art in London.
The museum dedicated to her life and work is situated in the town where she spent part of her youth and began her artistic development.
場所ガイド
Permanent Collection
Features original paintings, drawings, and prints by Angelika Kauffmann, illustrating her neoclassical style and thematic range from history painting to portraiture.
Exhibition: "Everyday Mythologies"2026
A contemporary art salon showcasing works inspired by mythological themes, connecting Kauffmann's legacy with modern artistic interpretations.
Exhibition: "Refined. Angelika Kauffmann and Literature"2026
Explores the literary inspirations behind Kauffmann's paintings, including epics, Shakespeare, and Enlightenment writers, featuring original artworks, letters, and sketches.
連絡先
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