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a painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting a lively scene at a French cabaret. The central figure is a performer, dressed in a vibrant yellow blouse with ruffled sleeves and dark green pants, with one hand resting casually in their pocket. The performer's face is pale with bold red lips, and they wear a distinctive yellow hat adorned with a white feather. In the background, other figures, likely patrons of the cabaret, engage in conversation. The scene is set against a richly detailed backdrop that suggests the interior of a bustling entertainment venue, likely the Moulin Rouge or a similar location, common in Toulouse-Lautrec's work. The artist's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes captures the vibrant energy of Parisian nightlife during the late 19th century.

Tickets on sale for major exhibition of masterpieces from The Oskar Reinhart Collection

28 Nov 2024

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An image showing the front cover of Continuous Page: Scrolls and Scrolling from Papyrus to Hypertext, an online, open-access publication

Courtauld Books Online publishes open-access book on the history of the scroll

28 Sep 2020

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A worn-looking front cover of a manuscript book. The words 'AVANT et après' are seen at the top, and '1903' at the bottom, with 'P Gauguin' in the centre. The text is surrounded by drawings and illustrations, including three masks and details of columns and crests, dotted around the page.

The Courtauld announces acquisition of a rare illustrated manuscript by Paul Gauguin

20 Sep 2020

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University of London institutions call for student support to tackle COVID-19 at start of the new academic year

17 Sep 2020

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Ellen Tsang, Head of HR at The Courtauld

The Courtauld appoints Ellen Tsang as new Head of Human Resources

9 Sep 2020

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The Courtauld welcomes two new members to its Governing Board

8 Sep 2020

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The Courtauld appoints Jonathan Ping as new Commercial and Visitor Experience Director

3 Sep 2020

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Paul Gauguin, Manao Tupapau (1893-94)

Courtauld’s exhibition reopens at Braintree Museum

2 Sep 2020

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An intricate, oblong-shaped metal bag with front-closure. There are detailed illustrations at regular points across the front, and gold and silver inlays.

The Courtauld announces rescheduled dates for its UK tour of Islamic metalwork

26 Aug 2020

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vernon square building exterior

Summer Term 2020 at The Courtauld – Academic highlights

14 Aug 2020

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A drawing by william gaunt of a cocktail party in yellow, beige and white tones

The Courtauld announces new acquisitions by artists William Gaunt and Archibald Standish Hartrick

6 Aug 2020

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A drawing by Rossetti of Elizabeth Siddal seated at an easel painting

The Artful Line exhibition reopens at The Harris, Preston

5 Aug 2020

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Picture of Austin Nevin FIIC

The Courtauld announces the appointment of Dr Austin Nevin as its first Head of Conservation

4 Aug 2020

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir, (1841- 1919) La Loge, 1874

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The Montagne Sainte-Victoire with a Large Pine, around 1887

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