Cezanne associated with the Impressionists, but always had other aims. He said that his ambition was to 'make of Impressionism something solid and durable like the art of museums'. Cezanne's work was ...

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Leonardo’s mysterious painting shows the Virgin Mary with Saint John the Baptist, Christ’s cousin, and an angel. All kneel to adore the infant Christ, who in turn raises his hand to bless them. They ...

Individuals and small groups (of up to four people) are welcome to join these 60-minute taster tours of the collection. If you are interested in booking a private guided tour for your group, you can ...

What characterises Impressionism for most people nowadays, is both the subject matter and the technique. Landscapes, and scenes from modern urban and suburban life painted in bright, pure colours are ...

Artemisia Gentileschi's Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria was one of the most exciting additions to the collection, when it was acquired in 2018. Before it went on display, the painting ...

Renoir was one of the leading painters of the Impressionist group. He evolved a technique of broken brushstrokes and used bold combinations of pure complementary colours, to capture the light and ...

Our virtual tours allow you to step inside the Gallery and explore one of the greatest collections of paintings, from the comfort of your home. Experience the Gallery in virtual reality through your ...

3. Detail of Hendrick Avercamp, 'A Scene on the Ice near a Town', about 1615 ...

Constable is famous for his landscapes, which are mostly of the Suffolk countryside, where he was born and lived. He made many open-air sketches, using these as a basis for his large exhibition ...

This online resource, dedicated to the work of Dame Myra Hess, was developed with the support of the Ernest Hecht Charitable Foundation. The Foundation was set up by Ernest Hecht OBE, one of England's ...

Manet was the elder statesman of the Impressionists, although he never participated in their exhibitions but continued to compete in the Salons. His unconventional subject matter drawn from modern ...