for the special exhibition "Canops. Furniture of the world for Charles III of Spain (1759-1788)"
The special exhibition “Canops. Möbel von Welt” introduces the German-born royal carpenter “José Canops”, who worked for the Spanish King Charles III. created furniture of fascinating international quality.
Image gallery
Madrider Hofwerkstatt von Karl III. unter Leitung von José Canops, Schreibbureau mit exotischem Marketeriedekor, Detail, um 1772/73
On a tour of the exhibition, you will discover the works of art exhibited in Germany for the first time and will be guided into a unique cosmos in which Italian tradition, Parisian luxury and contemporary enthusiasm for the exotic worlds of Asia combine with the precision of German carpentry and the wealth of Spanish colonial unite the world.
Participation fee including admission: 12 euros Participation fee with a valid admission ticket (annual ticket, support association, ICOM etc.), entitlement to a discount or free entry: 8 euros
Limited number of participants. Online booking required.
(Program in German)
