The National Gallery Izvekova Anastasia Ryazan, 2011
London National Gallery - мuseum in London, containing more than 2000 samples of Western European painting XIII - beginning of XX century. Pictures in the gallery are displayed in chronological order. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and entry to the main collection (though not some special exhibitions) is free of charge.
The National Gallery was opened on 9 April Sometimes the date of her reason to believe May 1824, when it was purchased by a collection of 38 paintings Angersteyna, which was the beginning of the future gallery. Among this collection are paintings, five landscapes of Claude Lorrain, Sebastiano del Piombo painting "The Raising of Lazarus", the painting "Venus and Adonis» by Titian, "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by Rubens.
Originally gallery housed in a mansion of Angerstayna in Street Pall Mall in the heart of London.
The growth picture has caused a need for appropriate facilities. In 1831 he began construction of a building designed by Wilkins on the north side of Trafalgar Square. In 1838 the gallery was opened to the public.
From the outset the National Gallery has been committed to education. Students have always been admitted to the Gallery to study the collection, and to make copies of the pictures. A vibrant education programme continues today for school children, students, and the general public. The programme includes free public lectures, tours and seminars. A Party of Working Men at the National Gallery
The Sainsbury Wing In 1985 Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover and his brothers The Hon. Simon Sainsbury and Sir Timothy Sainsbury generously agreed to finance the construction of a new wing for the Gallery. Director, Neil MacGregor and staff with a model of the Sainsbury Wing interior The Sainsbury Wing, as built, seen from Trafalgar Square
London National Gallery - conservative museum. It seems "modern" painting collection are paintings Post-Impressionists - Cezanne and Van Gogh. Famous sunflowers of Van Gogh can be seen here. Vincent Van Gogh "Sunflowers".