The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague proudly presents the Collector Lanna's Glass Collection, one of the world's finest displays of historical glass art. This exhibition offers a detailed journey through glassmaking, spanning ancient times through to the 19th century. It highlights the significant contributions of Vojtěch, Baron Lanna, who initiated this unique collection in the 1880s. Learn about the legacy of this eminent industrialist and patron.
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This exhibition showcases a comprehensive collection of glass art, tracing its development from Antiquity to the 19th century. It highlights the significant contributions of Vojtěch, Baron Lanna, who initiated and built this world-renowned collection starting in the 1880s.
The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague proudly presents "Collector Lanna's Glass Collection," an exhibition featuring one of the world's finest collections of glass art. The collection owes its foundation to the eminent industrialist, collector, and patron Vojtěch, Baron Lanna (1836–1909), who began amassing this unique set of items from the 1880s. The exhibition provides a detailed overview of glassmaking art, spanning from ancient times through to the 19th century. Its realization is timely, coinciding with preparations for the 2022 ICOM General Conference, which focuses on the theme of 'the strength of museums' and their collections.
Admission: Full CZK 150, Concession CZK 80. Tickets can be purchased online.
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