The Kunstmuseum in Den Haag stands as an emblem of modern art institutions, rooted in an illustrious history dating back to 1866 when a group of artists and collectors founded the Society for the Development of a Museum of Modern Art. Their vision was embraced by civic leaders and prominent artists such as Philip Sadée and Hendrik Willem Mesdag, transforming the museum into a cultural centrepiece for Den Haag. The collection grew rapidly, outstripping its initial premises until it found a permanent home at its present site, reflecting both the historical depth and continuous expansion of its holdings through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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