Art lovers, mark your calendars! From 14 February to 26 May 2025, the Courtauld Gallery will present an unparalleled exhibition, Goya to Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection. This is the first time the collection, housed at the iconic ‘Am Römerholz’ villa in Winterthur, Switzerland, will be showcased outside its homeland, bringing a rare cultural gem to London.
An Unmissable Showcase of Artistic Evolution
The exhibition offers a breathtaking journey through European art, featuring works from the pre-Impressionist era to the revolutionary movements of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Highlights include Goya’s Still Life with Three Salmon Steaks (c.1808-12), Géricault’s haunting A Man Suffering from Delusions of Military Rank (c.1819-22), and Courbet’s provocative The Hammock (1844).
At its heart, the show shines a spotlight on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, such as Toulouse-Lautrec’s vivacious The Clown Cha-U-Kao (1895), Renoir’s luminous works, and Van Gogh’s A Ward in the Hospital at Arles and The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles (1889). These works vividly illustrate pivotal moments in art history while providing an intimate glimpse into the lives and minds of their creators.
A Tale of Two Collectors
This exhibition isn’t just about the art—it’s also a meeting of kindred spirits. Oskar Reinhart, whose collection forms the exhibition’s backbone, was a contemporary of Samuel Courtauld. Both men’s shared vision of championing Impressionist art and their passion for collecting make this collaboration particularly poignant. The affinities between their collections provide a rich context for exploring their artistic legacies.
The Charm of ‘Am Römerholz’ Comes to London
Reinhart’s collection resides in the idyllic ‘Am Römerholz’ villa, a space as enchanting as the works it houses. While the villa’s serene Swiss setting can’t be replicated, this exhibition offers Londoners a rare chance to experience its treasures without traveling abroad. It’s an unprecedented cultural exchange, bringing together two storied collections for a unique celebration of European art.
Plan Your Visit
Tickets for this landmark exhibition are on sale now, with demand expected to be high. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness these extraordinary works in a setting that highlights their profound artistic and historical significance.
Book your tickets today and immerse yourself in the magic of Goya to Impressionism at the Courtauld Gallery. This is more than an exhibition; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see masterpieces that shaped the art world as we know it.
