Wadsworth Atheneum

The Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the United States and largest in the state of Connecticut. It is located in historic downtown Hartford, Connecticut, the state's capital. The structure itself consists of the original, castle-like building, plus 4 wings that have been added onto it since it was built. A new addition is being designed currently.

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Public - Art museum - United States - State - Connecticut - Hartford - Capital - Castle

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The museum is home to approximately 50,000 objects, including ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian bronzes; paintings from the Renaissance, Baroque, and French and American Impressionist eras, among others; 18th century French porcelains (including Meissen and Sèvres); Hudson River School landscapes; early American clothing and decorations; early African-American art and historical artifacts; and more. The collections span more than 5,000 years of world history.

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Ancient Roman - Greek - Egyptian - Renaissance - Baroque - Impressionist - 18th century - French - Porcelain - Meissen - Sèvres - Hudson River School - Clothing - Decoration - African-American - History

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