Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939). Collecting Eternity

In this captivating biography, Eva Rovers demonstrates that the life story of the Netherlands’ most renowned collector was even more incredible and astonishing than the much-cited rumours of extravagance and adultery would imply. It was Helene Kröller-Müller’s goal in life to build a museum to house her unique collection and to donate it to the Dutch people. It is testament to her determination that in 1938 – one year before her death – the Kröller-Müller Museum opened.