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went to sculptors from the Berlin area, such as Friedrich Christian Glume, or to artists who came from other regions after 1740 at the behest of Frederick II, such as Georg Franz Ebenhecht, Johann Peter Benckert [...] William II. After the historical transfer of works of art, the regulation of cultural assets with the previously reigning Hohenzollern dynasty in 1926 and looting as a result of World War II led to extensive [...] and gardens still feature abundant examples of ancient statuary. These were acquisitions by Frederick II in Charlottenburg Palace as well as in Sanssouci Park and its palaces, especially in the library and

and Berlin Biedermeier painting, including numerous major works by Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Blechen, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Eduard Gaertner and Franz Krüger, make their home in Charlottenburg Palace [...] the Renaissance and Baroque. The collection of 18th century French paintings established by Frederick II and his siblings – with works by Antoine Watteau and his followers, including François Boucher and [...] Ältere und die deutsche Malerei des 15. und 16. Jahrhunderts Bestandskatalog Französische Gemälde, Bd. II

Hillert Ibbeken Download Media implemented visually Schloss Sanssouci, Schlaf- und Arbeitszimmer Friedrichs II. File size: 2.2 MB © Bildarchiv Foto Marburg, SPSG / Andreas Lechtape (CbDD) Download [...] 1.7 MB © SPSG / Leo Seidel Download Media implemented visually Schloss Sanssouci, Konzertzimmer Friedrichs des Großen File size: 2.7 MB © SPSG / Leo Seidel Download Media implemented visually Schloss Sanssouci [...] SPSG / Andreas Lechtape (CbDD) Download Media implemented visually Schloss Sanssouci, Bibliothek Friedrichs des Großen File size: 2.4 MB © SPSG / Leo Seidel Download Media implemented visually Schloss Sanssouci

Susanne Evers u. a.: Seiden in den preußischen Schlössern: Ausstattungstextilien und Posamente unter Friedrich II. (1740-1786). Bestandskataloge der Kunstsammlungen: Angewandte Kunst; Textilien. Herausgegeben

Beethoven the illegitimate son of King Frederick William II? This rumor was so persistent that it made it into print in the third edition of Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus’ Conversations-Lexikon in 1814. Beethoven [...] the patronage of the art-loving king. Years later Beethoven was disappointed by Frederick William II’s successor, King Frederick William III, to whom the composer dedicated his Ninth Symphony. Instead [...] recognition. It is likely for this reason that Beethoven’s denial of the rumor of being Frederick William II’s son was made quite late in his life. Historic Places Marble House

Lieberkühn the Younger for Frederick II. Silver objects from Frederick William II are exhibited, as well as the table centerpieces and tableware designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel for Frederick William III [...] service used as court silver on particularly important ceremonial occasions beginning with William II’s ascension to the throne in 1888. The service and a magnificent large tankard illustrate the quality [...] establishment of the Königliche Eisengießerei , the royal iron foundry, in Berlin. Artists such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Christian Daniel Rauch and Leonhard Posch crafted the models and helped make Prussian

as well as the electrified lamps that lighted the secondary rooms during the era of Emperor William II. They were intended exclusively for everyday lighting. Outstanding examples are: Mid-18th century French [...] chandeliers from Bohemia (in the Palace and the Dairy on Peacock Island) Chandeliers designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel (Charlottenhof, Glienicke, and Charlottenburg Palaces; the New Pavilion in Charlottenburg [...] Chandeliers of cast zinc for Babelsberg Palace Neo-Rococo Chandeliers from the era of Emperor William II, late 19th century to early 20th century (the New Palace) Curator Dr. Verena Wasmuth Search our collection

are presented as museum objects and are not intended for public use. The Libraries of King Frederick II The library rooms at Sanssouci Palace, the New Palace, and Charlottenburg Palace hold the largest three [...] in Charlottenburg Palace.The books from the 17th and 18th centuries are mostly in French. Frederick II had a library in every palace he inhabited. The various libraries often contained the same works by [...] the book titles can be researched online. It is based on the 1914 catalogue by Bogdan Krieger, Friedrich der Große und seine Bücher (Frederick the Great and His Books), and has been provisionally edited

, Winterkammern Friedrich Wilhelms II. im Neuen Flügel © Bildarchiv Foto Marburg, SPSG / Andreas Lechtape File size: 2.5 MB Schloss Charlottenburg, Winterkammern Friedrich Wilhelms II. im Neuen Flügel [...] Winterkammern Friedrich Wilhelms II., Speisezimmer © Bildarchiv Foto Marburg, SPSG / Andreas Lechtape File size: 3.0 MB Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg, Neuer Flügel, Winterkammern Friedrich Wilhelms II., Speisezimmer [...] the former winter chambers of her father-in-law, Frederick William II, in the western section of the New Wing. In 1810 Karl Friedrich Schinkel was appointed to design a new bedroom for the queen. Frederick

. The Belvedere in the palace gardens formed part of the project commissioned by Frederick William II to redesign the park. The building, conceived by Karl Gotthard Langhans, was built in 1788 in the late [...] she died on 19 July 1810. The king had his own ideas for the design and, after consulting Karl Friedrich Schinkel, he appointed Heinrich Gentz to produce drawings. The tomb was built by Christian Daniel [...] early 19th century. Apart from the royal quarters, visitors will find paintings by Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Blechen, Schinkel and Eduard Gärtner. Charlottenburg Palace Garden: Information for visitors

l, and a number of his inlaid tables and commodes are on display. At the king’s behest, Johann Friedrich and Heinrich Wilhelm Spindler moved from Bayreuth to Potsdam, where they first worked on the New [...] Great’s guest palace. They had a significant influence on Frederician Rococo. King Frederick William II, Frederick the Great’s successor, commissioned the first interiors decorated purely in the Neoclassical [...] and Johann Ephraim Eben, among others. At the beginning of the 19th century, the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed furniture for members of the Prussian court, including Crown Prince Frederick

Manufacturer Title / Object Date Material Location Inventary-No. Bartolomeo Cavaceppi Büste König Friedrich II. von Preußen 1770 Marmor Potsdam, Schloss Sanssouci, Bibliothek Skulpt.slg. 188, GK III 3387 [...] IV 1801 J. M. Kambly Notenpult um 1750 Holz, Schildpatt Potsdam, Neues Palais, Konzertzimmer Friedrichs II. IV 340 Schlüter-Umkreis Vergoldete Sitzbank um 1690 Holz, vergoldet Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg [...] Fürbitterin (Pendants) um 1620/21 Öl/Holz Potsdam, Bildergalerie GK I 7757, GK I 7765 Caspar David Friedrich Morgen im Riesengebirge 1810 Öl/Lwd. Berlin, Neuer Pavillon GK I 6911 Eduard Gaertner Panorama von