The National Gallery
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 National Gallery, Trafalgar Square | |
| Established | 1824; 193 years ago |
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| 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.
Contents
Background and Origin
The National Collection started when the House of Commons bought the picture collection of John Julius Angerstein for £57,000. His collection contained 38 pictures and were kept at his house, 100 Pall Mall. In 1831 Parliment agreed to build a the National Gallery at Trafalgar Square as it was considered to be the very center of London. The building was completed in 1838. Over the years the Gallery has expanded
Painters
Leonardo da Vinci
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Representative Image
References
1. National Gallery History retrieved from www.nationalgallery.org.uk
External Links
Image Gallery
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