We carefully selected 12 Masterpieces from the London National Gallery to celebrate its 200th Anniversary
To celebrate the Museum's 200th anniversary, the London National Gallery will send 12 masterpieces from its permanent collection to 12 museums and galleries across the United Kingdom; they will be unveiled simultaneously on May 10th .
To celebrate the Museum’s 200th anniversary, the London National Gallery will send 12 masterpieces from its permanent collection to 12 museums and galleries across the United Kingdom; they will be unveiled simultaneously on May 10th.
Scala Archives, as the National Gallery’s authorized representative in Europe, Russia, Central and South America, is thrilled to be part of the #NG200 celebrations by carefully selecting and presenting to you our own choice of 12 masterpieces from the museum.
A Brief History of the London National Gallery
The National Gallery in London was founded in 1824 with the aim of making art accessible to all. The initial step towards this goal was Parliament’s decision to acquire 38 paintings from banker John Julius Angerstein.
Private collectors and politicians who were inspired by the cultural climate and a passion for aesthetics became the primary supporters of the museum. Notable figures involved in this endeavour included John Julius Angerstein, Lord Liverpool, Sir George Beaumont, and Sir Charles Long.
The initial works entering the collection were, in fact, the result of private donations. These along with later curatorial acquisitions included pieces by Raphael, Rembrandt, and Rubens. Over the course of several decades, European art, and especially the Italian Renaissance, remained a central focus of the museum’s acquisitions.
The National Gallery in London was initially located in Pall Mall, but the building was inadequate for its needs. Architect William Wilkins was commissioned to design a new building, which eventually became the central structure of the iconic neo-classical headquarters in Trafalgar Square. This building was built between 1832 and 1838 and by the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth had expanded by several pavilions.
12 Must-See Details in National Gallery Masterpieces
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The National Gallery’s photo library offers Scala and its customers a comprehensive collection of detailed images showcasing the main masterpieces in its collection.
Uncover the wonders of the National Gallery in this blog post, as it explores the nuances of 12 famous paintings, presented in chronological order according to their inclusion into the museum’s permanent collection.
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