The National Museum Zurich opened in 1898. The building was designed by the architect Gustav Gull, while the new wing, open to the public since 2016, was built by the architects Christ & Gantenbein. - Bronze tactile model, Patrick Krecl, 2024. Scale 1:100
The National Museum Zurich opened in 1898. The building was designed by the architect Gustav Gull, while the new wing, open to the public since 2016, was built by the architects Christ & Gantenbein. - Bronze tactile model, Patrick Krecl, 2024. Scale 1:100
Textile fragment, 1900, Robt. Schwarzenbach & Co. AG, Thalwil, Silk jacquard. Silk fabrics were in demand internationally. The Schwarzenbach company presented this piece of precious fabric at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900. Such opportunities were important for Switzerland's export-oriented textile industry, which was keen to show off its high-quality products.
Textile fragment, 1900, Robt. Schwarzenbach & Co. AG, Thalwil, Silk jacquard. Silk fabrics were in demand internationally. The Schwarzenbach company presented this piece of precious fabric at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900. Such opportunities were important for Switzerland's export-oriented textile industry, which was keen to show off its high-quality products.
Mobilization of the army - In September 1939, over 700,000 Swiss men were called up for service. The soldiers were demoralized by daily drills and being kept in a constant state of readiness. Many of them endured military service knowing that they were sorely needed at home. - Guard Company 29, post in Letten, painting, around 1943, Varlin (Willy Guggenheim), Zurich. Oil on board.
Mobilization of the army - In September 1939, over 700,000 Swiss men were called up for service. The soldiers were demoralized by daily drills and being kept in a constant state of readiness. Many of them endured military service knowing that they were sorely needed at home. - Guard Company 29, post in Letten, painting, around 1943, Varlin (Willy Guggenheim), Zurich. Oil on board.
