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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)

The museum's collection consists of some 9000 artworks, dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Over 600 works can be found on display permanently, with the collection largely focusing on Flemish Art (Southern Netherlands). It also houses several European—especially French—paintings, in addition to a large amount of sculptures.

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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)

Museum voor Schone Kunsten te Gent, België

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1798.
Headquarters
Belgium.

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The museum's collection consists of some 9000 artworks, dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Over 600 works can be found on display permanently, with the collection largely focusing on Flemish Art (Southern Netherlands). It also houses several European—especially French—paintings, in addition to a large amount of sculptures.

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  2. 02Other activities
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