The Collection
The Anschutz Collection
The Anschutz Collection is made up of over 600 paintings, drawings, and sculptures representing more than 180 artists. The Collection represents a survey of American Western art from the early nineteenth century to the present day and is on permanent display in Denver at the American Museum of Western Art (AMWA).
Below are examples from the schools and styles of art that contributed to the development of the American West and American art. Click on each style or school to learn more, explore featured paintings, and hear excerpts from the Museum audio guide.
The Anschutz Collection and Exhibition History
The collector, Philip Anschutz, assembled the Collection over several decades, looking for standout pieces that showcase the cultural importance of Western American art and history. Through most of the 1970s and 80s, portions of The Anschutz Collection traveled to museum exhibitions throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, China, and the former Soviet Union. In 1999, the artwork was installed in the Navarre Building, and in 2010, AMWA was founded as the permanent home of The Anschutz Collection.