The Barnes Collection

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The story of Dr. Albert Barnes (1972-1951) and his art collection, which includes works by Picasso, Cezanne, Renoir, Gauguin, Matisse, and many others masters. The documentary also examines the new Barnes Foundation Museum.

The story of Dr. Albert Barnes (1972-1951) and his art collection, which includes works by Picasso, Cezanne, Renoir, Gauguin, Matisse, and many others masters. The documentary also examines the new Barnes Foundation Museum, which opened in Philadelphia in May 2012, after moving from their longtime campus in suburban Merion, PA, and the controversies surrounding that move.—TrivWhiz

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Keywords
  • reference to paul cezanne
  • reference to pablo picasso
  • art collection
  • reference to henri matisse
  • reference to pierre auguste renoir
Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 2, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Production companies WHYY Philadelphia

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Budget $500000

Tech specs

Runtime 56m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

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