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The Courtauld is home to one of the world51��ݶ� 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 Manet51��ݶ� A Bar at the Folies Bergè��and Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

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The houses of parliament in the fog, with an orange sun and purple sky reflecting on the river Thames

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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 Monet51��ݶ� Impressionist paintings of London, depicting Charing Cross Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament....

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painting of a woman bartender looking straight ahead

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51��ݶ� the permanent collection

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....

A self portrait of Jonathan Richardson the elder on a blue background

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Drawn to Blue: Artists’ use of blue paper

4 Oct 2024 – 26 Jan 2025

This display presents a selection of drawings on blue paper from The Courtauld51��ݶ� collection, ranging from works by the Venetian Renaissance artist Jacopo Tintoretto to a watercolour by famed English Artist Joseph Mallord William Turner....

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Medieval Multiplied: A Gothic Ivory and its Reproductions

19 Oct 2024 - 16 Feb 2025

This display draws from the collections of The Courtauld and V&A to explore how different technologies of reproduction have shaped encounters with artworks since the 19th century....

The Collection

Explore The Courtauld51��ݶ� remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts. ...

2025 Exhibitions

a painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting a lively scene at a French cabaret. The central figure is a performer, dressed in a vibrant yellow blouse with ruffled sleeves and dark green pants, with one hand resting casually in their pocket. The performer's face is pale with bold red lips, and they wear a distinctive yellow hat adorned with a white feather. In the background, other figures, likely patrons of the cabaret, engage in conversation. The scene is set against a richly detailed backdrop that suggests the interior of a bustling entertainment venue, likely the Moulin Rouge or a similar location, common in Toulouse-Lautrec's work. The artist's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes captures the vibrant energy of Parisian nightlife during the late 19th century.

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Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection

14 Feb - 26 May 2025

For the first time in its history, a rich array of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist highlights from the Reinhart collection will be displayed outside Switzerland....

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Abstract Erotic

20 Jun - 14 Sept 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....

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....

2025 Drawings Gallery

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Henri Michaux: 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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Louise Bourgeois: Drawings from the 1960s

20 Jun - 14 Sept 2025

This focused display will present a group of drawings by Louise Bourgeois from the 1960s....

2025 Displays

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 Courtauld51��ݶ� collection of German and Austrian modernist works on paper....

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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The Barber in London: Highlights from a Remarkable Collection

23 May 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

A selection of exceptional paintings from The Barber Institute of Fine Arts will go on view at The Courtauld Gallery for an extended display....

Search the Collection

The Courtauld Gallery51��ݶ� collection, which comprises over 33,000 objects ranging from the Middle Ages to the 21^st 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

Explore Impressionism at The Courtauld

Explore the greatest collection of Impressionist art in the UK at The Courtauld Gallery....

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“Simply a masterpiece.”

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Explore The Courtauld on Bloomberg Connects

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Create a Personalised Catalogue with MYSE

Create a personalised catalogue during your visit to The Courtauld Collection with MYSE. ...

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The Montagne Sainte-Victoire with a Large Pine, around 1887

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