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Courtauld Gallery

The Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the greatest collections of art in the UK and an annual programme of focused exhibitions, displays and contemporary commissions. All housed in a beautiful human-sized gallery at Somerset House.

Courtauld Institute

The Courtauld Institute is a research-led, independent college of the University of London, offering world–renowned programmes in the history, conservation, curation and business of art.

Other Highlights Around The Courtauld Gallery

Spread across three floors, there are countless paintings, decorative arts and other artefacts that are worthy of exploration. You’ll find a diverse range of all of these in both The Ruddock Family Gallery, on the First Floor, and the Bloomsbury Room, on the Third Floor.

Here are some highlights that you should look out for when you come to The Courtauld Gallery.

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Painting in Focus: The Cecily Brown Commission

Highlights

An intricate, oblong-shaped metal bag with front-closure. There are detailed illustrations at regular points across the front, and gold and silver inlays. — Bag, known as The Courtauld Bag, Mosul, Iraq (Ilkhanid dynasty, 1256–1353) 1300–30, Brass, hammered, chased and inlaid with silver and gold. The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust) © The Courtauld

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. — Vanessa Bell (1879 - 1961), A Conversation, 1913-16 © Estate of Vanessa Bell. All rights reserved, DACS 2023

A chair with an embroidered floral seat back and a black seat cushion — Chair with floral seatback, Seatback design attributed to Roger Fry (1866–1934) for the Omega Workshops Ltd, embroidered by Winifred Gill (1891–1981) or Vanessa Bell (1879–1961), 1913, Wool, leather and wood, The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust) © The Courtauld

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Plan your visit

Find all the information you need ahead of your visit to The Courtauld Gallery from admission prices to how to get here and more.

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Gallery Virtual Tours

Explore each floor of The Courtauld Gallery with our virtual tours. Zoom in to look closely at masterpieces from our remarkable collection, from individual brush strokes to the texture of the paint.

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Exhibitions

Explore The Courtauld Gallery's range of current, upcoming and partner exhibitions.

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Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund

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