Barnes Foundation

museum in Philadelphia
#17 in Philadelphia / #1697 in United States of America
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The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a renowned art institution that houses one of the most impressive collections of post-impressionist and early modern paintings. Established by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in 1922, the foundation's collection includes works by some of the most famous artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. The museum is also known for its innovative educational programs and its unique approach to displaying art, arranging works according to principles of light, line, color, and space rather than by genre, style, or chronology.


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