Maria Altmann

I would also like the portraits to remain in Austria.

I would also like the portraits to remain in Austria.

It is very meaningful to me that they are seen by anybody who wants to see them, because that would read more

It is very meaningful to me that they are seen by anybody who wants to see them, because that would have been the wish of my aunt.

The paintings have been in Vienna for 68 years, and people in Europe saw them all the time. I thought read more

The paintings have been in Vienna for 68 years, and people in Europe saw them all the time. I thought it would be a beautiful thing to show them in this country.

Hitler invaded in March 1938 and everything after that went downhill. My husband was in the concentration camp and everything read more

Hitler invaded in March 1938 and everything after that went downhill. My husband was in the concentration camp and everything was taken - but material values at the time didn't matter one bit. It was only after that it did matter.

I tell you, frankly, I had a very good feeling the last few days. I had a very positive feeling read more

I tell you, frankly, I had a very good feeling the last few days. I had a very positive feeling thinking things will go all right. I'm thrilled that it came to this end.