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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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The Courtauld Institute of Art is a research-led, independent College of the University of London, with one of the world’s most prestigious programmes of art history, curating, and conservation.

Forge a meaningful career in the professional art world and beyond. Applications are now open for 2024 entry!

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Frank Auerbach: The Charcoal Heads

Until 27 May 2024

★★★★★ “Incredible” – Time Out
★★★★ “One epic experience” – The Independent

FINAL WEEKS: Don’t miss your last chance to experience a major exhibition of hauntingly beautiful, large-scale drawings by Frank Auerbach at The Courtauld Gallery. The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see early masterpieces by one of the world’s most celebrated living artists. Friends go free. 

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A portrait in charcoal and chalk of a man i Frank Auerbach (b.1931), Self-Portrait, 1958, charcoal and chalk on paper, private collection © the artist, courtesy of Frankie Rossi Art Projects, London

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Explore The Courtauld’s 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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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901), In a Private Dining Room (At the Rat Mort),

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Good Morning, Midnight

25 May – 7 July 2024

This summer, iconic works from The Courtauld’s collection will be presented in dialogue with artworks from the David and Indrė Roberts Collection for the first time. Curated by The Courtauld’s 2023-24 MA Curating the Art Museum students....

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A painting of three women in conversation. The woman on the left leans into the other two in earnest discussion. They sit in front of an open window with a bouquet of flowers visible.

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Vanessa Bell: A Pioneer of Modern Art

25 May – 6 Oct 2024 

This display will be the first devoted to The Courtauld's significant collection of Vanessa Bell’s work, including her masterpiece A Conversation, and the bold, abstract textile designs she produced for the Omega Workshops....

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Applications for 2024 entry are open

We will be accepting applications for MA History of Art, Graduate Diploma in the History of Art, and MA Art History & Conservation of Buddhist Heritage.

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The Courtauld Shop

Discover beautiful products inspired by our most famous works, alongside art materials and books for experts, enthusiasts, and children alike.

Every time you shop with us, you are supporting The Courtauld’s 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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