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A visit to Thyssen: An enlightening experience

Takir Hossain
Works of masters like Vincent van Gogh, Picasso, Rubens, Monet, Durer, Klee, Mondarin, Hopper. Gauguin and Rosenberg have enriched the collection of Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the biggest museums in Madrid. The museum opened its doors to public in 1992. It is located in front of Prado Museum and very close to another noted museum, Rania Sofia. Thyssen's specialty is its open spaces, ventilation system and lighting.
Noted Spanish architect Jos^ Rafael Moneo Vallds designed the museum. The collection ranges from the 13th to 21st century. Calibre of the artist, their fame and value of the paintings seemingly get priority in the museum's art collection process. The museum is also famed for its preservation system.
During my recent visit to Madrid, I went over Thyssen's collection and enjoyed the various styles of the 19th and 20th century collection, which
includes works of van Gogh, Monet, Chagall, Pollock, Kandinsky and Hopper.
Impressionism
Impressionism was a 19th-century art movement that was initiated by a group of Paris-based artists exhibiting their works openly (in the 1860s). Noticeable brush strokes, compositions focusing space, prominence of light and transformation are the main characteristics of Impressionistic paintings.
Thyssen boasts a unique collection of some major impressionist painters like Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Joaquin Sorolla, Whistler and others. Their works plunge deep into scenic beauty, romanticism, aestheticism and sometimes, everyday chores. Some of their still life are also included in theThyssen collection.
Some of my favourites impressionistic works at theThyssen are.
Vincent van Gogh's "The Potato Eaters" is another famed work. The painting shows five figures sitting
around a square table, eating (as the title suggests) potatoes. Four of them are females, and one, male. The painting provides an impression of their intimate conversation. Dim, low-hanging light creates mystery, yet maintains a sense of vibrancy.
Gauguin's “Figure on a Road. Rouen” (oil), with Its luminous scenic beauty and tall trees. There is also a lonely figure in misty shade.
Claude Monet's “The Thaw at Vetheuil" portrays winter -- snow forming on the water of millpond. It's a serene blue-white scene. In the painting, trees seem frail and the atmosphere gives an impression of silence and tranquillity.
Edgar Dega's "Swaying Dancer, Dancer in Green” shows angelic ballerinas and children seemingly drawn in to them. The water is so clear that the dancer's feet are clearly visible.
Camille Pissarro was another impressionist who focused on landscapes. His "Afternoon on the Rue St Honore. Effect of Rain" is a view of Paris streets. The streets are appar-
ently waterlogged and the painter has chosen a vision of the city after relentless rain.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Woman with a Parasol in a Garden” (oil) features a variety of flowers in a garden. Two young girls, under umbrellas, are seen plucking flowers.
Expressionism
Expressionism, another major art movement, originated in Germany in early 20th century as a reaction to positivism, naturalism and impressionism.
Some of famed expressionistic paintings at theThyssen are:
"Waterloo Bridge,” an Andre Derain masterpiece dominated by green, blue and purple. The colours are thick and brush strokes are lively. A blue bridge over the river is the main feature of the painting.
Edvard Munch's "Encounter In Space" (coloured lithograph), portrays a single figure taking a plunge. A fish is also visible in the image. Munch's works mainly delves into love, fear, death and melancholy. He
is regarded a symbolic painter.
Wassily Kandinsky's “Murnau: Houses on the Obermarkt” (oil), shows a silent street with some houses. The street seems quiet and shady. Some trees are also seen in the painting. Lines, architectural and geometric forms define the work. Kandinsky is credited with painting the first modern abstract work.
Christian Schad's "Portrait of Dr. Haustein" shows a seated gentleman in a sombre mood. A menacing shadow is seen behind the image. Schad's portraits are very dynamic and give the viewers a taste of realism. As an expressionist, his close association with the Dada movement also made him well recognised in European Art.
Erich Heckel's "The Brick Factory" demonstrates a building with a kiln. Smoky air adds a touch of reality. Red, yellow and blue have been extensively used in the work. Bold brush strokes and vibrancy of colours are the prime characteristics of Hecekl's works. His style is quite similar to van Gogh's.