Rudolf Eitelberger, the first director of the MAK in Vienna, was a Professor of the History of Archaeology of Art. At a time where nations competed with each other in other fields than economics, but also arts and culture, the opening of the museum was also a political act. #vienna #architecturephotography #makvienna #sony #sonya7rv #minolta #minoltarokkor #minoltarokkor50mmf14 #50mm #50mmphotography

This building is a home for art since 1871. It is amazing that it stands for over 150 years for a single purpose. #vienna #architecturephotography #makvienna #sony #sonya7rv #minolta #minoltarokkor #minoltarokkor50mmf14 #50mm #50mmphotography

1871... Austria introduces the metric system and this museum is completed. Coincidence? Maybe. Nevertheless, a stunning building that (deliberately) invokes memories of the Victoria & Albert. #vienna #architecturephotography #makvienna #sony #sonya7rv #minolta #minoltarokkor #minoltarokkor50mmf14 #50mm #50mmphotography