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Saturday, 24 March 2007, 11:51 GMT

In pictures: EU celebration of art

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the European Union, an exhibition in Rome celebrates the art of member countries. The UK is represented by JW Turner.

Estonia

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The exhibits range from ancient Greek artefacts to more modern painters. This 1941 oil is by Estonia's Erik Haamer.

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One of the newest of the member states, Bulgaria, has a number of works representing its rich artistic heritage. This dates from the Byzantine period.

Rodin

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The world famous French sculpture Rodin is one of the attractions. The Thinker is one of Rodin's most iconic pieces, and various versions can be seen around the world.

Germany

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Germany has loaned the Albrecht Duerer masterpiece Portrait of Jakob Muffel, painted in 1526.

Ireland

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Ireland's Jack Butler Yeats's The Singing Horseman (1949) shows his development into Expressionism.

Titian

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Tiziano, better known as Titian, is one of Italy's most famous and beloved painters.

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Joseph Kutter is considered one of Luxembourg's most important painters. He lived from 1894 to 1941 and was greatly influenced by the Impressionists.

Velazquez of Spain

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Spain's Velazquez's popularity has endured through the centuries. This painting, View of the Garden of Villa Medici in Rome, was inspired by his time in the Italian capital.

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