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Civica Galleria d
Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna

Civic art collection

16 Via Palestro
Milan,
20121

Neighborhood: Quadrilatero d’Oro

Nearest Train: ATM 1, 2, 9, 29, 30; MM1 Palestro

Phone: +39 02 7600 2819
Fax: +39 02 7600 2378
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The building was designed by architect Leopold Pollak upon request by the Count Barbiano di Belgioioso in 1790. Over the years, it became the official residence of Napoleon III and of Marshall Radetzky. The main façade, in romantic style, overlooks the gardens. In the gallery you'll find a vast collection of paintings and sculptures from 19th-century Italy. Included are neo-classical works by Appiani and Canova, Romantic works by Hayez, and works from the late 19th Century by Cremona, Medardo, Rosso, Ranzoni and Segantini. Other works include the Vismara collection, paintings by De Pisis, Modigliani, and futurists Balla and Boccioni. There are also paintings by Boldini, Bonnard, Corot, De Nittis, Gouguin, Lega, Mancini, Manet, Sisley, Spadini, Toulouse-Lautrec, Utrillo, Van Gogh, Vuillard. There is an important collection dedicated solely to the sculptor Marino Marini with works in terracotta, bronze, and graphic designs. This museum also houses the very famous Fourth State painting by Pelizza Da Volpedo.

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