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Turner Inspired: In The Light Of ClaudeTurner Inspired: In The Light Of ClaudeTurner Inspired: In The Light Of ClaudeWhen Turner left the National Gallery two paintings - Dido building Carthage and Sun rising through Vapour - it was on the condition that the works were hung between two pictures by Claude Lorrain. With Turner Inspired: In the Light of Claude that request is put into action. The show reveals Turner's great admiration for the 17th century Fren31st May 2012Tuesday 5th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Turner Inspired: In The Light Of Claudeevent  Running until Tuesday 5th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
When Turner left the National Gallery two paintings - Dido building Carthage and Sun rising through Vapour - it was on the condition that th... More about this event
 
The Comte De Vaudreuil: Courtier And CollectorThe Comte De Vaudreuil: Courtier And CollectorDutch and Flemish old Master paintings from the leading courtier and collector of the France in the 1780s.31st May 2012Tuesday 12th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Running until Tuesday 12th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
Dutch and Flemish old Master paintings from the leading courtier and collector of the France in the 1780s.
 
Titian's Diana And CallistoTitian's Diana And CallistoA celebration of the recent acquisition of one of the artist's mythological pieces.31st May 2012Sunday 1st July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Running until Sunday 1st July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
A celebration of the recent acquisition of one of the artist's mythological pieces.
 
Titian's First Masterpiece: The Flight Into EgyptTitian's First Masterpiece: The Flight Into EgyptThe painting, one of Titian's earliest pieces, is shown alongside contemporary Venetian works.31st May 2012Sunday 19th August 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Running until Sunday 19th August 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
The painting, one of Titian's earliest pieces, is shown alongside contemporary Venetian works.
 
National Gallery - Permanent CollectionNational Gallery - Permanent CollectionLocated on Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. Masterpieces on permanent display include one of Vincent Van Gogh's four paintings of sunflowers and John Constable's iconic Suffolk scene The Hay Wain.31st May 2012Monday 31st December 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
National Gallery - Permanent Collectionevent  Running until Monday 31st December 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
Located on Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. Masterpieces on per... More about this event
 
Lawrence: Queen Charlotte: TalkLawrence: Queen Charlotte: Talk2nd June 2012Saturday 2nd June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 2nd June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
 
Transforming The Thames: TalkTransforming The Thames: TalkWith Jo Rhymer.4th June 2012Monday 4th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 4th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Jo Rhymer.
 
Truth Is What A Person Feels: Gauguin: A Life in Art: TalkTruth Is What A Person Feels: Gauguin: A Life in Art: TalkWith Gayna Pelham.7th June 2012Thursday 7th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 7th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Gayna Pelham.
 
Parmigianino: The Madonna And Child With Saints John The Baptist And Jerome: TalkParmigianino: The Madonna And Child With Saints John The Baptist And Jerome: TalkWith Caroline Brooke.9th June 2012Saturday 9th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 9th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Caroline Brooke.
 
A Gift To The Nation: Constable's Cornfield: TalkA Gift To The Nation: Constable's Cornfield: TalkA short talk about the Romantic painter's work.11th June 2012Monday 11th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 11th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
A short talk about the Romantic painter's work.
 
Juno And The Judge: TalkJuno And The Judge: Talk14th June 2012Thursday 14th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 14th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
 
Gauguin: Bowl Of Fruit And Tankard Before A Window: TalkGauguin: Bowl Of Fruit And Tankard Before A Window: TalkViyki Turnbull leads a talk on the history and story behind the artwork.16th June 2012Saturday 16th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 16th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
Viyki Turnbull leads a talk on the history and story behind the artwork.
 
Display Introduction: Take One Picture: Veronese's Family Of Darius Before Alexander: TalkDisplay Introduction: Take One Picture: Veronese's Family Of Darius Before Alexander: TalkAli Mawle leads a talk on the artwork.18th June 2012Monday 18th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 18th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
Ali Mawle leads a talk on the artwork.
 
The Magic Hour: Painting Twilight: TalkThe Magic Hour: Painting Twilight: Talk21st June 2012Thursday 21st June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 21st June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
 
Cranach The Elder: Cupid Complaining To Venus: TalkCranach The Elder: Cupid Complaining To Venus: TalkA talk on the symbolism and history of the painting.23rd June 2012Saturday 23rd June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 23rd June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
A talk on the symbolism and history of the painting.
 
Landscape Painting In Venice In The First Decade Of The 16th Century: TalkLandscape Painting In Venice In The First Decade Of The 16th Century: Talk25th June 2012Monday 25th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 25th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
 
Rubens And Italy: TalkRubens And Italy: TalkWith Sian Walters.28th June 2012Thursday 28th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 28th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Sian Walters.
 
Hogarth: Marriage A-la-Mode: TalkHogarth: Marriage A-la-Mode: Talk30th June 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 30th June 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
 
 
The Drawings Of Leonardo In The Royal Collection: TalkThe Drawings Of Leonardo In The Royal Collection: TalkA talk on the significance and meaning behind the great artist's work.2nd July 2012Monday 2nd July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 2nd July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
A talk on the significance and meaning behind the great artist's work.
 
 
A Renaissance Bestiary: The Evolution Of Animals In Early National Gallery Paintings: TalkA Renaissance Bestiary: The Evolution Of Animals In Early National Gallery Paintings: TalkWith Richard Stemp.5th July 2012Thursday 5th July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 5th July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Richard Stemp.
 
 
Tintoretto: Christ Washing The Feet Of The Disciples: TalkTintoretto: Christ Washing The Feet Of The Disciples: TalkWith Jennifer Scott.7th July 2012Saturday 7th July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 7th July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Jennifer Scott.
 
 
Titian: The Legacy Of Colour: TalkTitian: The Legacy Of Colour: TalkWith Colin Wiggins.9th July 2012Monday 9th July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 9th July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Colin Wiggins.
 
 
Metamorphosis: Titian 2012Metamorphosis: Titian 2012Metamorphosis: Titian 2012Bringing together contemporary artists with paintings by Renaissance master Titian, Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 will see choreographers, composers, poets and visual artists responding with inspiration to create their own masterpieces; their work will be displayed at the National Gallery and performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House. One11th July 2012Sunday 23rd September 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Metamorphosis: Titian 2012event  Running from Wednesday 11th July 2012 until Sunday 23rd September 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
Bringing together contemporary artists with paintings by Renaissance master Titian, Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 will see choreographers, composer... More about this event
 
 
Foppa: The Adoration Of The Kings: TalkFoppa: The Adoration Of The Kings: TalkA talk on the history and significance of the painting.14th July 2012Saturday 14th July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Saturday 14th July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
A talk on the history and significance of the painting.
 
 
Reynolds And The Grand Manner: TalkReynolds And The Grand Manner: TalkWith Steven Barrett.16th July 2012Monday 16th July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 16th July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
With Steven Barrett.
 
 
Giotto Let Me See Paris. Paris Let Me See Giotto: Degas: A Life In Art: TalkGiotto Let Me See Paris. Paris Let Me See Giotto: Degas: A Life In Art: TalkA talk about the artist's life and work.19th July 2012Thursday 19th July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 19th July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
A talk about the artist's life and work.
 
 
Mark Wallinger: TalkMark Wallinger: TalkThe artist talks about his work.23rd July 2012Monday 23rd July 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 23rd July 2012
VENUE  National Gallery 
The artist talks about his work.
 
 
Seduced By Art: Photography Past And PresentSeduced By Art: Photography Past And PresentThe Seduced by Art: Photography Past and Present exhibition brings together early and contemporary photography and discusses how the influences of the early pieces are reflected in the more recent images. Leading photographers Tom Hunter, Thomas Struth, Craigie Horsfield, Sam Taylor-Wood and Beate Gütschow will have work displayed – all of these31st October 2012Sunday 20th January 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Seduced By Art: Photography Past And Presentevent  Running from Wednesday 31st October 2012 until Sunday 20th January 2013
VENUE  National Gallery 
The Seduced by Art: Photography Past and Present exhibition brings together early and contemporary photography and discusses how the influences ... More about this event
 
 
 
 

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Turner Inspired: In The Light Of Claude
Turner Inspired: In The Light Of Claude
Exhibitions | Until 5th June 2012 

National Gallery At National Gallery

When Turner left the National Gallery two paintings - Dido building Carthage and Sun rising through Vapour - ...More

 
National Gallery - Permanent Collection
Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 

National Gallery At National Gallery

Located on Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. Masterpieces ...More

Titian's First Masterpiece: The Flight Into Egypt
Exhibitions | Until 19th August 2012 

National Gallery At National Gallery

The painting, one of Titian's earliest pieces, is shown alongside contemporary Venetian works....More

The Comte De Vaudreuil: Courtier And Collector
Exhibitions | Until 12th June 2012 

National Gallery At National Gallery

Dutch and Flemish old Master paintings from the leading courtier and collector of the France in the 1780s....More

Titian's Diana And Callisto
Exhibitions | Until 1st July 2012 

National Gallery At National Gallery

A celebration of the recent acquisition of one of the artist's mythological pieces....More

National Portrait Gallery - Permanent Collection
Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Founded in 1856, the gallery collects portraits of famous British men and women, around 1,400 of which are on display ...More

Victorian Connections
Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

A photographic exploration evaluating the impact made by prominent Victorians such as Charles Darwin and Robert Browning on the lives ...More

Beautiful Souls
Exhibitions | Until 7th August 2012 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Photographs and prints of the group of 19th-century aristocrats and socialites known as The Souls, which included former-Prime Minister Arthur ...More

Sixteen By Fourteen: Recent Photographic Acquisitions
Exhibitions | Until 1st September 2012 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Contemporary photographs acquired by the gallery by photographers including Jay Brooks, Henry Browne, James Galloway, Francesco Guidicini and Tricia Malley....More

The Queen: Art And Image
The Queen: Art And Image
Exhibitions | Until 21st October 2012 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

There are several exhibitions marking The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, but of these the National Portrait Gallery is staging ...More

 
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