The Kröller-Müller Museum Otterlo

The Kröller-Müller Museum is located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in the Netherlands and is one of the country’s most significant art museums. Founded by Helene Kröller-Müller in 1938, the museum is renowned for its extensive collection of modern art, which includes over 90 works by Vincent van Gogh, making it one of the largest Van Gogh collections in the world.

Set in a beautiful natural environment, the museum consists of a spacious indoor gallery and an impressive sculpture garden, which is one of the largest in Europe. The collection reflects Helene Kröller-Müller’s vision of creating a comprehensive collection of modern art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The museum’s collection spans a range of movements, including Impressionism, Expressionism, and Cubism, and it is especially known for its works by Van Gogh, Piet Mondrian, and Frans Masereel. In addition to painting, the museum also showcases sculptures, drawings, and graphic art, offering a rich view of the evolution of modern art.

Notable Artists Featured at the Kröller-Müller Museum:

• Vincent van Gogh (over 90 works, including Self-Portrait and The Yellow House)
• Piet Mondrian (notable works from his geometric abstraction period)
• Georges Seurat (including works from his Pointillist period)
• Claude Monet (Impressionist works)
• Edvard Munch (famous for his exploration of expressionism)
• Gerrit Rietveld (architectural designs and furniture)
• Jean Arp (sculpture and abstract works)
• Alexander Calder (kinetic sculptures)

Sculpture Garden Masterpieces

• Jean Dubuffet – Jardin d’émail
• Barbara Hepworth – Monumental Abstract Forms
• Henry Moore – Reclining Figures
• Auguste Rodin – The Thinker
• Lucio Fontana – Concetto spaziale

The Kröller-Müller Museum combines nature and art, offering a peaceful yet inspiring setting for visitors to explore the fascinating development of modern art while surrounded by the beauty of the national park.