Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain
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The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao), often overshadowed by the nearby Guggenheim, is one of northern Spain's most important art museums. Founded in 1908, the collection of over 10,000 works spans from the 12th century to the present.
Strengths include Spanish old masters (El Greco, Zurbarán, Goya, Ribera), Basque art, and a strong modern collection. The museum merged with a Museum of Modern Art in 1970, adding works by Gauguin, Francis Bacon, and Eduardo Chillida. A 2001 renovation by Luis María Uriarte modernized the galleries. Admission is free, and the museum sits in the Doña Casilda Park alongside the river.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain houses 1 masterpiece in our database, including works by Jusepe de Ribera. Notable works include St. Sebastian Tended by the Holy Women.
Famous Works at Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao
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Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao is located in Bilbao, Spain. The museum is in Bilbao, Spain, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao), often overshadowed by the nearby Guggenheim, is one of northern Spain's most important art museums. Founded in 1908, the collection of over 10,000 works spans from the 12th century to the present.Strengths include Spanish old masters (El Greco, Zurbarán, Goya, Ribera), Basque art, and a strong modern collection.
Founded in 1908, the collection of over 10,000 works spans from the 12th century to the present.Strengths include Spanish old masters (El Greco, Zurbarán, Goya, Ribera), Basque art, and a strong modern collection.
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