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Civic art collection
The building was designed by architect Leopold Pollak upon request by the Count Barbiano di Belgioioso in 1790. Over the years, it became the official residence of Napoleon III and of Marshall Radetzky. The main façade, in romantic style, overlooks the gardens.
In the gallery you'll find a vast collection of paintings and sculptures from 19th-century Italy. Included are neo-classical works by Appiani and Canova, romantic works by Hayez, and works from the late 19th century by Cremona, Medardo, Rosso, Ranzoni and Segantini. Other works include the Vismara collection, paintings by De Pisis, Modigliani, and futurists Balla and Boccioni. There are also paintings by Boldini, Bonnard, Corot, De Nittis, Gouguin, Lega, Mancini, Manet, Sisley, Spadini, Toulouse Lautrec, Utrillo, Van Gogh, Vuillard. There is an important collection dedicated solely to the sculptor Marino Marini with works in terracotta, bronze, and graphic designs.
Of special interest are: "Quarto Stato" by Pelizza Da Volpedo; "Paesaggio" (Landscape) by Paul Césanne; the "Grassi" collection with approximately 200 canvases, sculptures, and art objects; the "Vismara" collection with works by Renoir, Dufy, Picasso and Matisse.
Admission: free
| Neighborhood: | Downtown |
| Address: | Via Palestro, 16 |
| Milan, 20121 | |
| Phone: | +39 0276002819 |
| Hours: | 9.30am-6pm Mon-Sun |
| Nearest train: | MM1 Palestro |