Tate Britain has announced that it will be returning a 17th century painting that was looted by the Nazis during World War II. The painting, which is titled “Portrait of a Lady” by Dutch artist Frans Hals, was taken from its rightful owners during the war and eventually ended up in the collection of the Tate.
The decision to return the painting comes after years of research and investigation into its provenance. The Tate has determined that the painting was indeed looted by the Nazis and that it rightfully belongs to the descendants of its original owners.
In a statement, Tate Britain director Maria Balshaw said, “We are committed to righting the wrongs of the past and returning looted artworks to their rightful owners. We are pleased to be able to return this important painting to its rightful owners and hope that it will bring some closure to them after so many years.”
The painting will be returned to the descendants of the original owners in a ceremony at Tate Britain later this year.
This painting, titled “Portrait of a Lady” by Flemish artist Jacob Jordaens, was taken from the collection of Richard Semmel in 1941 during the Nazi occupation of Belgium. After the war, the painting ended up in the collection of Tate Britain, where it has been on display for decades.
Now, after years of research and negotiations, Tate Britain has agreed to return the painting to Semmel’s descendants. This restitution is part of a larger effort by museums and institutions around the world to address the issue of looted art from the Holocaust era and return stolen pieces to their rightful owners.
The return of this painting is a small but important step in acknowledging the injustices of the past and honoring the memory of those who suffered during the Holocaust. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing work needed to rectify the wrongs of history and ensure that stolen art is returned to its rightful owners.
Tate Britain has announced that it will be returning a 17th century painting that was looted by the Nazis during World War II. The painting, which is titled “Portrait of a Lady” by Dutch artist Frans Hals, was taken from its rightful owners during the war and eventually ended up in the collection of the Tate.
The decision to return the painting comes after years of research and investigation into its provenance. The Tate has determined that the painting was indeed looted by the Nazis and that it rightfully belongs to the descendants of its original owners.
In a statement, Tate Britain director Maria Balshaw said, “We are committed to righting the wrongs of the past and returning looted artworks to their rightful owners. We are pleased to be able to return this important painting to its rightful owners and hope that it will bring some closure to them after so many years.”
The painting will be returned to the descendants of the original owners in a ceremony at Tate Britain later this year.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/tate-britain-nazi-art-henry-gibbs-b2723557.html
