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The National Gallery

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National Gallery
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National Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Established 1824; 193 years ago
Location Trafalgar Square, London, WC2, United Kingdom
Director Gabriele Finaldi
Website www.nationalgallery.org.uk


Overview

The National Gallery is located in Central London and contains over 2,300 paintings that are free to view by the public. Some notable artists displayed are Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Michelangelo.


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Painters


Leonardo da Vinci


Virgin of the Rocks



Leonardo da Vinci was a master painter, sculptor, architect, designer, theorist, engineer and scientist that created some of the most famous and respected pieces of art in the world. He has been named the "father of paleontology", the "father of ichonology", the "father of architecture", and one of the greatest painters of all time. As one of the greatest painters of all time, the National Gallery in London was lucky enough to acquire one of his paintings along with a mostly finished drawing.

The painting located at the National Gallery is named the "Virgin on the Rocks". Da Vinci took a

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References

1. National Gallery History retrieved from www.nationalgallery.org.uk

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