Die Sammlung Emil Bührle

The Emil Bührle Collection is a comprehensive reference book that highlights the impressive collection of Swiss industrialist Emil Bührle (1890-1956). Bührle, known as the owner of the largest arms factory in Switzerland, built a significant collection of artworks focused on French Impressionism between 1936 and 1956. This book examines the development of his collection, which includes a total of 633 works, and analyzes its influence on modern art collections in Germany, Switzerland, and the USA. The publication features contributions from various authors who present 70 masterpieces from the collection, including works by artists such as Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Vincent van Gogh. The diversity of the artworks and their historical context make this book a valuable resource for art lovers and scholars.