At Home Between Day And Dream

Given that we spend a good part of our lives indoors, it is hardly surprising that artists have not left a corner of the interior untouched in their search for interesting subjects. Sometimes it provided a backdrop, but by the 19th century it was increasingly a theme in its own right. The KMSKA collection contains some wonderful but rarely shown examples. Time to ring the changes! 

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In the print room KMSKA is showcasing the finest of those interiors, giving visitors the opportunity to admire inspirational drawings and paintings from bygone and less stuffy times, from Frans Francken through to Marc Chagall and Rik Wouters. 

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The techniques and styles the artists use to capture a room’s personality are as varied as the interiors themselves. Covering a broad spectrum from vibrant colours to subtle pencil lines, the works illustrate the many possible ways of depicting the home environment.