Irina Lomakina

150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRETYAKOV GALLERY

Dina Lavrova, Irina Lomakina
Philanthropy and Patronage New Additions to the Collection

#4 2006 (13)

The history of the Tretyakov Gallery continues in its ongoing acquisitions, currently made using the resources of private individuals and companies, as well as the Federal Agency for Culture and Cinematography, and the Tretyakov Gallery’s own funds. The subject of building up the museum's collection from individual donations and through implementation of the state purchasing policy was first touched upon in the #1-2005 issue of the “Tretyakov Gallery magazine”. This article elaborates on the topic, telling about various first-rate works of art acquired for the collection – it focuses only on the last five years, highlighting works of Old Russian art, old masters’ paintings and drawings, archival materials, and objects of applied art, modern sculpture and paintings.

150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRETYAKOV GALLERY

Dina Lavrova, Irina Lomakina
Acquisitions over the Last Decade

#1 2005 (06)

The central mission of the Tretyakov Gallery today remains undoubtedly its role as a treasury and promoter of Russian art. Still, another task – that of growing and updating the collection – is no less important. Purchasing new works, or acquiring them by other lawful means, keeps the museum's employees both restless and resourceful.