Abstract
The author visited the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, and the State National Museum, Moscow. He assessed the environmental conditions under which art is housed in these institutions with special attention to lighting, but also discusses some of the history of the buildings, the collections, and political issues. Both buildings were originally built as palaces and were subsequently adapted to house art. Illumination in both museums is inadequate and/or inappropriate, relying heavily on daylight. A list of needed adjustments includes ultraviolet screening, control of direct sunlight, and reappraisal of electrical lighting.
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