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The Courtauld is home to one of the world51ݶ great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House in central London. now to see one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic Impressionist masterpieces such as Manet51ݶ A Bar at the Folies Bergèand Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

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painting of a woman bartender looking straight ahead

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Open Daily, 10:00 - 18:00

You can now book your visit to see our much-loved collection of masterpieces ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century....

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Henri Michaux: The Mescaline Drawings

12 Feb - 4 Jun 2025

This display celebrates the unique Mescaline Drawings by the Franco-Belgian poet and visual artist, Henri Michaux (1899 -1984)....

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A black and brown ink drawing on slightly aged paper. Abstract lines and parallel-like hatchings, which look slightly like either eyelashes or crosshatches, form a spiralling composition from the upper right corner of the sheet downwards. The artist marking 'K', circled, and the number '16'. are visible in the bottom left corner.

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With Graphic Intent

1 Mar - 22 Jun 2025

A focused display of highlights from The Courtauld51ݶ collection of German and Austrian modernist works on paper....

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2025 Exhibitions

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Abstract Erotic

20 Jun - 14 Sep 2025

This major exhibition brings together the erotic and playful aspects of the work of Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse and Alice Adams to ask important questions about sexuality, bodies and humour....

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a painting by Wayne Thiebaud, depicting a display of various cakes arranged neatly on individual white cake stands. The cakes are rendered with thick, creamy layers of paint, emphasizing their rich textures and colors. Each cake is distinct, with different designs and decorations, such as a heart, spirals, cherries, and floral motifs. The composition is orderly, with the cakes placed in a grid-like formation, creating a sense of both abundance and simplicity. The background is a pale, almost white surface, which contrasts with the vividness of the cakes, drawing attention to their details. The overall effect is both whimsical and slightly nostalgic, evoking the feel of a classic bakery display.

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Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life

10 Oct 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The first ever UK museum show devoted to the work of Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021), now considered to be one of the greatest and most original American artists of the 20th century....

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2025 Displays

A painting by Philip Guston (1913-1980), Close-Up II, 1959

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Post-War Abstraction: Works from The Courtauld

2 Jul - 12 Oct 2025

Drawn from The Courtauld's significant collection of post-war art, this display will examine forms of abstraction which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s in Europe and America....

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Painted self-portrait of Van Gogh

The Collection

Explore The Courtauld51ݶ remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts. ...

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2026 Exhibitions

A painting of Seascape at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy, a green cliff overlooking the blue sea with clouds in the sky

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Seurat and the Sea

13 Feb - 17 May 2026

In 2026, The Courtauld will present the first ever exhibition dedicated to the seascapes of the French artist Georges Seurat (1859–1891). Tickets on sale later this year....

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The Courtauld Gallery51ݶ collection, which comprises over 33,000 objects ranging from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and includes paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculptures, among others, is available to explore in its entirety online for free for the first time thanks to a new digital platform.

painting of a rural landscape with some peach trees in blossom i Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Peach Trees in Blossom, 1889 The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust) © The Courtauld (detail)

“One of the nation’s jewels… London51ݶ treasure-house of post-impressionist art”

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“It is breathtaking. You have to go.”

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“Simply a masterpiece.”

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“Britain’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.”

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The Montagne Sainte-Victoire with a Large Pine, around 1887 i Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), The Montagne Sainte-Victoire with a Large Pine, around 1887, The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust) © The Courtauld

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