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1 Horta Museum VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

Architect Victor Horta (1861–1947) is considered by many Practical Information
to be the father of Art Nouveau, and his impact on Brussels Rue Américaine 25, 1060 BRU.
architecture is unrivalled by any other designer of his time. Tel (02) 543 0490.
Open 2–5:30pm Tue–Sun.
A museum dedicated to his unique style is housed in his Closed Mon, public hols. & 8
restored family home, built to his design between 1898 and Transport
1901. His skill lay not only in his grand, overall vision but in his @ 54. v 51, 81, 92, 93, 94, 97.
equal talent as an interior designer, blending themes and q Louise.
mate rials into each detail. The airy
interior displays trademarks of the
architect’s style – iron, glass and . Central Staircase
curves – in every detail, while Decorated with curved wrought
iron, the stairs are enhanced further
retaining a functional approach. by mirrors and glass, bringing
natural light into
The bedroom the house.
features Art
Nouveau furniture,
including a
wardrobe inlaid with
pale and dark wood.

Front entrance
Madame Horta’s
sitting-room features
blue-and-cream wool rugs
woven to Horta’s design,
and a marble fireplace.
. Dining Room
White enamel tiles line
the walls, rising to an Living Room
ornate ceiling, The detail of Horta’s work can
decorated with the be best seen here, from
scrolled metalwork used sculpted bannister ends to
in other rooms. finely wrought door handles.

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Date 1st October 2013
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