The Courtauld Gallery
London · United Kingdom · Founded 1932
An intimate gallery in Somerset House holding one of Britain's greatest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting.
About The Courtauld Gallery
The Courtauld was founded in 1932 by industrialist Samuel Courtauld and others to teach art history at university level. It moved into Somerset House's North Wing in 1989.
Following a major refurbishment, the gallery reopened in 2021 with refreshed displays of its renowned collection.
Collections & Highlights
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