The sledge’s runners are crowned by the bust of a Black man wearing a turban and star pendant on a gold chain. The object recalls carousels that had been designed for the great princely courts since t
The two paintings called “Brazilian Virgin Forest” (1830) by Johann Moritz Rugendas are among the works created by the so-called “traveling artists” in the 19th century. Following the example of Alexa
Four large-format paintings are on display in the grand staircase of the Old Palace of Charlottenburg Palace, which show us allegories of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. These cont
The medallion recalls the first efforts in Brandenburg under Elector Frederick William (1620‒1688) to strengthen overseas trading and to take part in the colonial exploitation of Africa. In September
There are several pairs of figures carrying candelabras among the 54 sandstone sculptures that ornament the balustrades on the side of the New Palace facing the garden: Romans and Teutons, as well as
This painting, dated 1823, shows a Black boy in what seems to be North-African dress with a red fez, sitting at the gate to the garden of the Prinzessinnenpalais – with three long-haired hunting dogs
Prussia’s King Frederick the Great personally planned the design of this park rondel in 1746. Busts of a Roman emperor, a philosopher, and four Africans dressed in ancient garb were arranged in the ci
New Palace Potsdam, Sanssouci Park This spacious palace complex, described by the King himself as a “fanfaronade” (or “brag”), was intended to reflect Prussia’s political power after the Seven Years W
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Exhibitions Open all year round Newly staged Frederick the Great at Charlottenburg Palace Permanent Exhibition Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg – Neuer Flügel Ridolfo Schadow. The Judgement of Cupid Scu
A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1990 The appeal of the Prussian palaces and garden landmarks has been enhanced by a “seal of quality” that for almost 30 years has been both an accolade and
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