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© Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum), Photo: Bastian Krack

Der Ungeliebte

Elector Karl Theodor in Munich

11.12.2024 - 30.03.2025 ,
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum)

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80538 München
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At the turn of the year 1777/78, Elector Karl Theodor from the Palatinate line of the Wittelsbach dynasty took over the rule of Bavaria. The new sovereign rendered numerous services to the political and economic modernisation of his inherited territories and initiated social reforms and cultural innovations. At the same time, however, his plans to exchange Bavaria for the Austrian Netherlands and his rigid style of leadership robbed him of the sympathy of his Bavarian subjects.

To mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, works of art and cultural-historical artefacts, including a spectacular new acquisition, take a look at Karl Theodor's reign in Munich from 1777 to 1799.

Last edited on 04.12.2024

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Image gallery

Silver portrait medallion showing the Elector with a long curly wig. (opens enlarged image)
Portrait medallion of Elector Karl Theodor with the Order of the Golden Fleece awarded to him in 1778, Josef Ignaz Scheufel, 1778 © Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum). Photo: Bastian Krack
Short-sleeved linen shirt, printed with red lettering and electoral symbols. (opens enlarged image)
Linen shirt of Elector Karl Theodor, I. R. Kurz, Mannheim, 1792 © Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum). Photo: Bastian Krack
Gold-framed painting depicting the Elector as a child. (opens enlarged image)
Portrait of Prince Karl Theodor von Pfalz-Sulzbach, Count Palatine of the Rhine, at the age of six and a half (Jan Philips van der Schlichten, Mannheim, 1731) © Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum). Photo: Bastian Krack

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Museum / Exhibition Centre: Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum)

The Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum) is one of the major European museums dedicated to both the fine arts and cultural history. The core area of the diverse holdings, which range...

Location: München