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A supremely poised young woman is painted in three-quarter view. Her right hand curls around the handle of a mirror, while she appears to be caressing a lock of hair with her left. She wears a white ...

In this 10-minute snapshot, Dr Maria Alambritis will introduce you to Parmigianino, one of the most influential and accomplished Italian artists of the 16th century, and explore his painting 'The ...

In 1824 Parliament purchased 38 paintings from the art collection of John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823). This purchase formed the basis of the National Gallery when Prime Minister Lord Liverpool (in ...

Find out why sunflowers represented happiness for Van Gogh. Learn how he experimented with colour to capture mood and express identity. The Sunflowers is one of the most popular paintings in the ...

We invite some of our favourite authors into the Gallery for an evening of literary inspiration.

From humble pieces of fruit to epic tablescapes, watch how artist Nick Pace constructs still-life scenes from household items Inspired by three Old Master paintings, follow along with Nick and ...

Greuze became celebrated for his sentimental portraits of village life and his covertly erotic representations of young girls. His works are related to the cult of 'sensibility' in late 18th-century ...

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