European Art - Birmingham Museum of Art

Among the highlights of the European art holdings is the Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, featuring Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture and decorative arts dating from the late 13th century to c.1750, with works by Pietro Perugino, Antonio Canaletto, and Paris Bordone. Other strengths include 17th-century Dutch paintings by Jacob van Ruisdael, Ferdinand Bol, and Balthasar van der Ast; British 18th-century painting, with portraits by Thomas Gainsborough and Thomas Lawrence; and 18th- and 19th-century French paintings by Francois-Hubert Drouais, Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Mary Cassatt, Gustave Courbet, and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

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Engaging More Deeply with the Collection: Support Groups
Want to gain further knowledge of, and engagement with, various areas of the Museum's permanent collection?

Consider joining a collection support group!

The Museum offers 6 collection support groups:
Support group members enjoy exclusive lectures, travel opportunities, and more that improve their understanding of the art at the Museum.

Additionally, a portion of support group dues are applied to the purchase of art for the Museum's permanent collection.

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