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Hamburg, Germany.
The Hamburg Art Gallery, also known as the Hamburger Kunsthalle, houses a diverse collection spanning various artistic mediums and historical periods.
The gallery features:
- Paintings and Sculptures: The collection includes works from all periods, with a particular strength in paintings from the late 19th and 20th centuries.1
- Works on Paper: The museum holds an extensive collection of drawings, notably those by German Romantics, as well as prints.1
- Numismatics: The gallery also displays coins and medals.1
Founded in 1850, the institution is housed in a complex that includes its original 1869 building and a newer structure opened in 1919.1