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The Courtauld Gallery

Home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, The Courtauld Gallery is located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House. The Gallery is particularly known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and exciting programme of temporary exhibitions.

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51²è¹Ý¶ù is a research-led, independent College of the University of London, with one of the world51²è¹Ý¶ù most prestigious programmes of art history, curating, and conservation.

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The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Monet and London. Views of the Thames

Until 19 Jan 2025

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Book now to see London through Monet’s eyes – discover his remarkable Impressionist paintings of the Thames, a stone’s throw from where they were made. To this day, they have never been the subject of a UK exhibition. Courtauld Friends go free.

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The houses of parliament in the fog, with an orange sun and purple sky reflecting on the river Thames i Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), London, Parliament. Sunlight in the fog, 1904, oil on canvas, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, Photo © Grand Palais RMN (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski

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Explore The Courtauld51²è¹Ý¶ù events, talks, exhibitions, lectures and courses. We welcome everyone with an interest in art and art history, from young people and families to academics and researchers.

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Exhibition, The Courtauld Gallery, What's On Highlights

Monet and London. Views of the Thames

27 Sept 2024 – 19 Jan 2025

An exhibition reuniting for the first time in 120 years an extraordinary group of Claude Monet51²è¹Ý¶ù Impressionist paintings of London, depicting Charing Cross Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament....

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Online, Public Programmes, Short Courses, Showcasing Art History

Monet51²è¹Ý¶ù Thames Series: Painting Modernity at The Turn of the Twentieth Century

On campus: Tuesday 1 October – Tuesday 3 December 2024; Online: Wednesday 9 October – Wednesday 11 December 2024 | £195

This lecture series will explore a range of subjects that will enrich our wider understanding of Monet51²è¹Ý¶ù work, of Impressionism, and of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century art world. ...

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Gallery Talks, Public Programmes

Curator's Talk

4:00pm, 3 Oct 2024 | Free

Join us in the gallery for a free Curator's Talk....

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Explore our PG and UG courses for 2025/26. Applications will open mid-October.

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Every time you shop with us, you are supporting The Courtauld51²è¹Ý¶ù mission to advance the understanding of the visual arts through advanced research, innovative teaching, inspiring exhibitions and programmes, and the stewardship of our collections.

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