A Connoisseur’s Eye: Carl Gustaf Tessin and Transformations In Taste and Collecting in 1740’s Paris

The art collection of Count Carl Gustaf Tessin in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, is a unique example of the prevalent taste during the rococo period in Paris. Magnus Olausson, Director of Collections and Research at the Nationalmuseum, explores the ideals that shaped Tessin’s collecting.

The exhibition Treasures from the Nationalmuseum of Sweden: The Collections of Count Tessin will open at 5:30 pm for program attendees.











When: Fri., Feb. 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Where: Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave.
212-685-0008
Price: $15
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The art collection of Count Carl Gustaf Tessin in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, is a unique example of the prevalent taste during the rococo period in Paris. Magnus Olausson, Director of Collections and Research at the Nationalmuseum, explores the ideals that shaped Tessin’s collecting.

The exhibition Treasures from the Nationalmuseum of Sweden: The Collections of Count Tessin will open at 5:30 pm for program attendees.

Buy tickets/get more info now