Wilhelm Hansen’s great interest for art dates back to his school days when he shared his interest with his friend and classmate Peter Hansen, who later became known as one of the so-called Funen Painters. Peter Hansen introduced Wilhelm to his artist friends, several of whom, including for example, Viggo Johansen and Thorvald Bindesbøll, became good friends of Wilhelm and Henny Hansen. Many of their paintings are represented in the collection. Continuously throughout their life Wilhelm and Henny Hansen collected paintings by Danish artists of the Golden age and by contemporary artists. The paintings adorned their private home.
Wilhelm Hansen’s great interest for art dates back to his school days when he shared his interest with his friend and classmate Peter Hansen, who later became known as one of the so-called Funen Painters. Peter Hansen introduced Wilhelm to his artist friends, several of whom, including for example, Viggo Johansen and Thorvald Bindesbøll, became good friends of Wilhelm and Henny Hansen. Many of their paintings are represented in the collection. Continuously throughout their life...
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