The National Gallery

Home to over 2,300 masterpieces of Western European painting

About the Gallery

Located in Trafalgar Square, London, The National Gallery is one of the world’s greatest art museums. Founded in 1824, it houses a rich collection of more than 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.

Admission is free for all visitors, making art accessible to everyone. The collection includes iconic works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, J.M.W. Turner, Rembrandt, and Claude Monet.

Featured Masterpieces

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Vibrant and expressive, this 1888 painting captures the essence of Van Gogh’s unique style.

Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks

A mysterious and beautifully rendered masterpiece showcasing Leonardo’s mastery of light and composition.

Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire

Often voted Britain’s favorite painting, this evocative work symbolizes the end of the age of sail.

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