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A jovial painting, or a warning? 😮 Beth takes a closer look at Judith Leyster's intriguing double portrait, 'A Boy and a Girl with a Cat and an Eel'.
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⭐ The countdown is on! ⭐ We turn 200 years old on 10 May and now is your chance to give today and inspire tomorrow. We have until our Bicentenary to raise the final funds to help us bring the nation’s paintings to everyone, everywhere. Donate today:
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Chefs Chris & Mary enthralled the crowd again today at Cancer Clinic Today's lesson: CHAFFLES, a keto alternative for building a sandwich.
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Can you guess the #BiggerPicture ? 🤔 This 15th century detail depicts the face of saint. The painting forms part of a multi-panelled altarpiece currently on loan to the @PoldiPezzoli Find out the answer:
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‘If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced’. – Vincent Van Gogh.
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The woman artist who defied societal expectations 👀 Join Fiona as she explores the life and work of Impressionist painter, Berthe Morisot.
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Not only the first woman, but the first person to paint a self-portrait at an easel 😮 Join Fiona as we learn more about the 16th century portrait painter, Catharina van Hemessen.
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Friends fur-ever 🐶 This #NationalPuppyDay we're taking a look at some of the paw-fect pooches that feature in our collection. Traditionally, dogs have been featured in portraits throughout the centuries, symbolising faithfulness, loyalty, and protection.
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Can you guess the #BiggerPicture ? 🤔 The artist behind this detail was born #OnThisDay in 1599. He painted several portraits of this famous sitter, but at over 3.5 metres high and nearly 3 metres wide, this is the largest. Find out the answer:
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Congratulations to the Articulation Prize 2024 Grand Finalists! The Articulation Prize for England takes place annually across 10 regions. This year, over 1000 young people delivered a 10-minute illustrated presentation about a work of art, artefact or architecture of their…
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Introducing a new painting: Poussin's 'Eucharist' ✨ Our Head of Conservation Larry Keith and curator Dr Francesca Whitlum-Cooper introduce our new painting, 'Eucharist', by 17th-century French artist Nicolas Poussin, and discuss the painting's recent conservation treatment.
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A poet, an abolitionist and an aristocrat This #NationalPoetryDay join Madeleine Le Cesne as she performs 'Linked Lives', inspired by the astonishing story of her family’s history. Find out how we traced a portrait in London to this poet from New Orleans:
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'Florals, for spring? Groundbreaking.' 💐 To celebrate the first day of spring, we're taking a look at floral still lifes. Typically, artists would make preliminary sketches of each flower when in bloom and then place them into the final painting as they worked.
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National Gallery
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How did Poussin make his miniature models? 🤔 Joanna takes a closer look at the fascinating techniques behind Nicolas Poussin's work.
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What connects this contemporary artwork to Constable? 🤔 Join Fiona as we learn more about Bridget Riley's 'Messengers'. Celebrate the women in our collection with events, features and films:
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Reptiday Sarasota is this Saturday ONLY! We can't wait to see you!
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Can you guess the #BiggerPicture ? 🤔 This painting portrays a tragedy of love and betrayal. It was painted for the private collection of the artist's friend and patron, Nicolaas II Rockox, the mayor of Antwerp. Find out the answer:
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Rosa Bonheur often wore a disguise while working, but why? 🤔 Bonheur was born #OnThisDay in 1822. Join Fiona as we learn more about 'The Horse Fair'. Celebrate the women in our collection with events, features and films: #WomensHistoryMonth
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The painting stealing Van Gogh's spotlight 👀 Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler was born #OnThisDay in 1853. Join Christopher Riopelle as he visits Room 43 to take a closer look at Hodler's vibrant landscape, 'Kien Valley with the Bluemlisalp Massif'.
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The simple trick behind Poussin's poses 👀 Join Joanna as she takes a closer look at the work of Nicolas Poussin.
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Is there engineering in art, as well as art in engineering? 🤔 Rob Bell from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( @IMechE ) gives us an engineer's take on two paintings by Turner from our collection.
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