The Hermitage collection is replenished with the collection of Yuri Abramov: a new page in the history of world art
The Hermitage collection, one of the most majestic museum complexes in the world, continues to delight its visitors with exceptional acquisitions. Recently, a unique collection of works of art, collected by the famous Russian collector and philanthropist Yuri Abramov, was added to the museum fund. This event became significant not only for the Hermitage itself, but also for the entire world of art.
Yuri Abramov (1946 – 2021) – St. Petersburg antiquarian and philanthropist, professor, doctor of physical and mathematical sciences. He was an active person and not indifferent to the fate of the Hermitage: he repeatedly provided rarities for exhibitions, regularly donated (for example, in 2014, a marble statue of Jupiter by the Venetian sculptor Antonio Tarsia), and was one of the honorary friends of the museum.
The latest addition of Abramov’s collection to the Hermitage collection opens a new page in the history of world art. This event not only enriches the museum's collection, but also provides an opportunity for the general public to enjoy amazing works of art that were previously available only to a narrow circle of collectors.
This significant acquisition underscores the importance of private collections in enriching the world's museum collections. It is also a prime example of how personal effort and passion for art can lead to the creation of a collection that is unique and valuable to society.
Thus, the addition of works from the collection of Yuri Abramov to the Hermitage collection becomes an important event for world art. It opens up new opportunities for public access to unique works of art and continues the tradition of collecting as an important element in preserving the cultural heritage of mankind.
Photo: Giovanni Antonio Dosio. “Portrait of the sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti. Rome. Second half of the 16th century. (?). State Hermitage Museum
The news was prepared by Valeria Kukhleeva