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Two lovers, a red cockerel, and a deep blue sky: Chagall’s painting from the 1970s… Read More →
Through his early exploration of algorithmic processes, Czech painter Zdeněk Sýkora emerged as one of… Read More →
The snow-covered wintery landscape paintings of Alfons Walde are intrinsic to the history of cultural… Read More →
Rudolf II’s ‘Wunderkammer’ and fascination with the exotic
The Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia Rudolf II (1552–1612) was one of the…
Oswald and Andreas Achenbach
The alpha and omega of landscapes Known as the “alpha and omega of landscapes” in…
myART MAGAZINE N. 9: out now!
myART MAGAZINE issue 9 is here! We're thrilled to announce that Dorotheum's myART MAGAZINE issue 9 is now available! It’s an exciting time at Dorotheum when we are entrusted with a particularly…
A new perspective in art: the early Renaissance
15th-century Florence saw a renewed interest in classical sources and a new interest in naturalistic form emerging in art. The zeitgeist of the Renaissance is reflected both in secular commissions and devotional art.…
Elisabeth of Austria: Sisi the REAL empress
Sisi's engagement gift Even during her lifetime, numerous myths emerged about Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary (aka. Sisi), and they continue to shape perceptions of her to this day. But “Sisi’s” multifaceted personality is…
Auction Week April 2017: Highlights / Sneak Peek
25 to 27 April 2017 Auction Week featuring old master paintings, 19th century paintings, works of art and jewellery Mythology and history, portraiture and scenery - all seen through the eyes of the…
Museum Selfie Day 2017: 10 great selfies (+1)
Museum Selfie Day 2017 is upon us! We at Dorotheum are voracious consumers of Vienna museum culture, so we couldn’t resist the temptation to join in the fun on our Instagram, Twitter,…
Modern Art
Antony Gormley: 3D Pixels
Anthony Gormley is considered a central figure in contemporary sculpture. With his monumental works such as Angel of the North and the Field projects, he has redefined sculpture. The human body is…
