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National Gallery Van Gogh’s Dog
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Vincent van Gogh has his paints ready—but no idea what to paint!Luckily, help is at hand (or paw). Meet Sunny, a cheerful pup with a nose for inspiration! From glowing sunflower fields to starry night skies, join this tail-wagging tour guide as he takes Vincent on a whirlwind adventure through the scenes behind his most famous paintings.With every stop, Sunny helps Vincent see the world in a brand-new way—and sparks the creativity he thought he'd lost.Beautifully illustrated by Grace Helmer, this charming story introduces little ones to the magic of van Gogh’s art, with a special studio page showing real images of his work. A perfect first step into the world of art—through the eyes of an artist... and the nose of a very clever dog.
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National Gallery My Friend Van Gogh
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I exaggerate, I sometimes make changes to the subject, but I still don't invent the whole of painting; on the contrary, I find it ready-made, but to be untangled, in the real world. - Vincent van GoghThe painter and poet Émile Bernard's firsthand account of the beloved Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's life offers a close perspective into the difficulties the artist faced. First published in French in 1911, and presented here in English for the first time, Bernard details van Gogh's approach to painting, his tools, his style, his love of the medium. Moreover, he chronicles his attempts to have van Gogh's work recognized after his death, a sign of a true friend. Shedding light on the artistic community they were part of, Bernard also discusses notable figures such as Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Émile Zola, in his storied account of his friend's life and work.Letters written by van Gogh to a young Bernard, some of which are included in this volume, further the import of the friendship between the two men. Van Gogh's words of advice to Bernard as well as ruminations on his own practice, inspirations, and creative struggles are revealed in these pages.Brought together and introduced by preeminent van Gogh scholar Martin Bailey, these texts present a sensitive and discerning portrait of van Gogh that goes beyond his reputation as a troubled genius.
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National Gallery Artist's Notebook
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Created by Lamali for the National Gallery and handmade from natural materials in India. This notebook has rustic rough edges and rag paper made from 100% cotton. The white pages are acid free, and have a strong sewn binding. Suitable for paint, pencil or mixed media, let your creativity flow.LamaliA collection of fair trade minded craftspeople come together to create this stunning line of paper products. Designed in Paris and produced in India, the range is handmade from natural or recycled materials.
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National Gallery A Month in Siena
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Shortly after completing his searing work of non-fiction, The Return, Hisham Matar set off for Siena, a city he had never visited before. His plan was to see the paintings of the Sienese school, to immerse himself in the work of artists he admired perhaps above all others.This month in Siena would be an extraordinary period in the life of this writer: an immersion in art, a consideration of grief and violence, an intimate encounter with the city and its inhabitants. Hisham Matar's short book is the story of how art can console and disturb in equal measure. It is a profoundly moving contemplation of the relationship between art and the human condition.
National Gallery Seurat
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Georges Seurat (1859–1891) transformed European painting in his brief but prolific career. By the age of 31, he had produced hundreds of drawings, sketches, and canvases that introduced a revolutionary approach to light and colour.Trained at Paris’s École des Beaux-Arts, Seurat studied Delacroix closely and developed Divisionism—a technique using tiny brushstrokes to build shimmering, vibrant images full of movement and depth.This concise and engaging introduction explores Seurat’s quest to capture nature and everyday life through his innovative visual language, making his work accessible to all art enthusiasts.
National Gallery Nalini Malani: My Reality is Different Catalogue
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Special Gallery Price £15.00 - RRP: £20.00Accompanies the exhibition at the Holburne Museum, Bath, 7 October 2022 – 8 January 2023 and the National Gallery, London, 2 March–11 June 2023. For over five decades, artist Nalini Malani (b. 1946) has focused on giving a voice to the stories of those marginalised by history – particularly women. She has pioneered a unique form of socially engaged video art, combining image and sound in hand-drawn animations inspired by myth, history and contemporary politics. As the inaugural recipient of the National Gallery Contemporary Fellowship with Art Fund, Malani has created a new ‘animation chamber’ inspired by the histories and collections of the National Gallery, London, and the Holburne Museum, Bath. Revealing new underlying stories in some of the most iconic paintings of the Western European tradition, Malani offers a contemporary and critical dialogue between past and present. The artist’s own reflections on the commission are joined by essays which provide insight into her rich and multifaceted practice. AuthorsWill Cooper is Curator of Modern & Contemporary Projects at the Holburne Museum, Bath.Priyesh Mistry is Associate Curator of Modern & Contemporary Projects at the National Gallery, London. With contributions by Mieke Bal, Daniel F. Herrmann and Zehra Jumabhoy
National Gallery Matchbox Pigment Watercolour Green Earth
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Exclusive to the National Gallery, these high-quality watercolour pigments are hand mulled in Somerset, by family run business Lilian May.Each palm-sized pigment sits in a ceramic pan from Stoke-on-Trent, stamped with the National Gallery logo. These watercolours fit standard palettes and come in a matchbox-sized box.These paints are handmade and poured, which means they can have cracks in the surface or small bubbles. Unlike factory-made watercolours, which are machine-pressed into long blocks and precisely cut.Discover our full range of Matchbox watercolours (5 x 3 cm), available in National Gallery favourites - Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre and Vermillion.Lilian May is a small creative studio that uses traditional crafts and natural materials to make high-quality, handmade and plastic-free art supplies. The family team makes each piece by hand in the Somerset studio. Each individual item is stamped by the makers.
National Gallery Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
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Celebrate the brilliant women who shaped the world of art!From painters and sculptors to photographers and performance artists, Women in Art shines a spotlight on 50 pioneering women whose creativity changed how we see the world.Meet Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, Zaha Hadid, and many more incredible artists from around the globe—each one brought to life with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts about their lives, work, and impact.Packed with timelines, fun facts, and inspiring quotes, this beautifully designed book is a celebration of creativity, courage, and the power of women in the arts.Perfect for budding artists and curious minds alike, Women in Art shows that with imagination and determination, anyone can make their mark.
The National Gallery Companion Guide (Italian)
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This guidebook is available in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese.The National Gallery Companion Guide celebrates over 200 masterpieces from one of the finest art collections in the world. The reader is guided through the history of the Western European painting tradition, from the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, with engaging commentaries that illuminate each artist’s unique contribution. This comprehensive, newly designed edition has been revised and expanded to feature recent acquisitions by Artemisia Gentileschi, Edgar Degas and Thomas Lawrence, alongside much-loved works by artists ranging from Leonardo and Raphael to Van Gogh and Picasso. AuthorErika Langmuir (1931-2015), OBE, was educated in France and the United States. She taught at the University of Sussex and held the Chair of Art History at the Open University. She was Head of Education at the National Gallery (1988-1995). Erika also wrote several titles in A Closer Look series: Allegory, Angels, Saints and Still Life.
National Gallery Discover Constable & The Hay Wain Exhibition Catalogue
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Accompanies the exhibition at the National Gallery, London, 17 October 2024–2 February 2025. John Constable produced his most famous painting, The Hay Wain, in his London studio in 1821. It depicts an empty wooden wagon entering the shallow water alongside his father’s mill in Flatford, and evokes the artist’s personal and emotional connection to the scene. Before creating the final work, Constable made multiple open-air sketches and paintings of the area, many of which are illustrated here, as well as a full-size oil sketch to establish the composition. At the time, The Hay Wain was seen as a radical portrayal of the Suffolk countryside and divided critics. However, it received great acclaim at the Paris Salon of 1824, the same year that the National Gallery was founded. Now, 200 years later, it is regarded as an iconic representation of the English landscape and a favourite work in the Gallery’s collection. This publication tells the story of the painting and its social, political and art historical significance. It begins by examining artistic depictions of rural England and explores how the country’s landscape was changing physically and politically at the turn of the nineteenth century. Other chapters consider Constable’s life and career prior to producing The Hay Wain; the making of the painting itself; the work’s exhibition in Britain and internationally; and its influential afterlife. Providing fresh perspectives on this celebrated painting, the book illuminates the establishment of Constable as a central figure in the history of British art. AuthorsChristine Riding is Director of Collections and Research at the National Gallery, London.Mary McMahon is Associate Curator NG200 Collections at the National Gallery, London.With contributions by Jenny Gaschke, Anne Lyles and Emma Roodhouse.
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National Gallery Green Aventurine Mesh Ring
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An eye-catching statement piece handmade using a unique process of crocheted metal. This bold wire ring features a medium Green Aventurine stone and is adjustable to fit all sizes.Hara KaramichaliHandmade in Greece, Hara Karamichali crafts her distinctive jewellery by crocheting gold-plated copper wire around beautiful semi-precious stones. The crochet can be adjusted to fit any finger comfortably.
National Gallery A Closer Look: Saints
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A Closer Look: Saints explains, through the National Gallery's comprehensive collection of religious images, the significance of saints and their role in the history of European painting. Erika Langmuir describes how saints became part of the institutions of the Christian church, the different types of saints, and the increasing importance of saintly relics in the Middle Ages.Explaining the way in which saints were created - the process of canonisation and the promotion of candidates by religious orders, A Closer Look: Saints also provides an introduction to a wide variety of personalities, from the ambiguous penitent Mary Magdalen and the obscure martyrs venerated only by the cities of which they were protectors, to internationally celebrated figures whose sermons and deeds are well documented, such as Saint Jerome or Saint Francis of Assisi.Saints may be familiar figures in religious paintings, even to non-Christians, but A Closer Look: Saints explains in an authoritative yet accessible style the many ways in which they once played a part in religious practice and in the lives of individuals and communities. Author Erika Langmuir, OBE, (d. 2015) was educated in France and the United States. She taught at the University of Sussex and held the Chair of Art History at the Open University. She was Head of Education at the National Galley (1988-1995). Erika is author of Masterpieces and The National Gallery Companion Guide.
National Gallery Monet: The Water-Lily Pond (One Painting, One Story)
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Special Gallery price £10.00 - RRP: £12.99In 1893 Claude Monet bought a plot of land next to his house in Giverny, where he created a water garden ‘both for the pleasure of the eye and for the purpose of having subjects to paint’. He filled the pond with water lilies and built a bridge at one end, inspired by examples he had seen in Japanese prints. This water garden became the focus of Monet’s later career and the subject of some 250 paintings. Alongside an overview of the artist’s life, Ross King considers the wider historical backdrop, Monet’s fascination with painting bridges and the personal tragedy that led to his desire to document a series of ever-changing moments in his garden. AuthorRoss King is the author of numerous books on French and Italian art and history, including Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of The Water Lilies.
National Gallery The Book of Colour Concepts
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The Book of Colour Concepts is a landmark two-volume edition that traces the extraordinary human pursuit to understand, classify, and express colour over four centuries. Featuring more than 1,000 vivid illustrations from 65 rare books and manuscripts, this collection offers a visually breathtaking and intellectually rich exploration of colour theory and its cultural, scientific, and emotional resonance.From early cave markings to complex chromatic diagrams, the volumes bring together foundational works—such as Newton’s Opticks and Goethe’s Zur Farbenlehre—alongside lesser-known yet visionary contributions, including theosophical colour systems, synesthetic experiments, and pioneering works by women such as Mary Gartside and Hilma af Klint.Expert essays by Alexandra Loske and Sarah Lowengard provide essential historical context, while detailed entries illuminate each concept and image. With exclusive photography and access to renowned collections, The Book of Colour Concepts is an unparalleled visual and scholarly resource for anyone interested in art, design, science, or the cultural history of colour.
National Gallery The Book of Colour Concepts 45th Edition
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The Book of Colour Concepts is a visually striking and scholarly exploration of how humans have understood, structured, and celebrated colour through the ages. Spanning over 350 images from more than 40 rare books and manuscripts, this beautifully curated volume charts four centuries of colour theory, design, and imagination.From ancient cave paintings to Newton’s Opticks and Goethe’s Zur Farbenlehre, it presents a compelling narrative of how artists, scientists, and philosophers have sought to decode the spectrum. Alongside these seminal works are lesser-known yet visionary contributions—such as theosophical systems by Leadbeater and Besant, Sanzō Wada’s chromatic studies, and the radical “colour blots” of Mary Gartside, a pioneering woman in the field.With newly photographed visuals from leading global collections and expert commentary by Alexandra Loske, this edition offers an unrivalled chronicle of colour systems that have shaped art, science, and culture. A must-have for anyone passionate about colour, art history, design, or visual theory.
National Gallery Make Art: 20 free-play art projects to create
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Calling all young creators—get ready to make art like never before!From bold brushstrokes to playful prints, Make Art is bursting with inspiring ideas to help kids dive into the world of art-making. With over 40 creative activities and hands-on projects—using everything from paint and collage to everyday objects—this colourful guide shows that there’s no one “right” way to be an artist.Packed with fun prompts, brilliant tips, and real examples from contemporary artists, this book encourages children to experiment, express themselves, and discover the joy of making art their own.Whether you’re drawing, cutting, building or just getting messy, Make Art is your invitation to explore, imagine, and create—no experience (or tidy room) required!
National Gallery Daily Mini Comic Notepad
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Create Your Own Comic StripThis playful notepad features 80 tear-off pages, each with a blank comic layout ready for your imagination. Draw, doodle, and stitch your stories together—just line up the pages to build your own epic strip.
National Gallery Rembrandt, A Woman bathing in a Stream (Hendrickje Stoffels?) Print
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A Woman bathing in a Stream (Hendrickje Stoffels?), Rembrandt, 1654. © The National Gallery, LondonThis painting joined our collection in 1831. Made in the UKYour order will be made to your selected specifications and will be finished by hand here in the UK. Each print is made using the Giclée printing process using archival quality materials meaning your print will last the test of time.Material specificationsThe matt paper prints are printed on 250gsm conservation digital paper, and the satin prints are on semi-gloss 250gsm conservation digital paper. The canvas prints are printed on a matte, bright white and medium textured 260gsm polyester canvas. Ready to hangYou'll find included the right strap hangers, metal d-rings, and wall plugs so you can decorate your walls the moment your framed prints arrive easily and with all the necessary accessories.Our frames are protected from light damage and bleaching with a layer of cast acrylic known as Perspex. A high-quality material, it offers many benefits: including 92% optical clarity and 90% UV protection. Perspex is also shatter-resistant, making it much safer than glass in your home or workplace.SustainableIf you choose a framed print, you can be assured our partners are committed to sustainably sourced timber. The wood is grown in North American forests and milled in Norfolk.
National Gallery 100 Great Paintings
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This handsome book presents 100 of the greatest works from the National Gallery, one of the richest collections of Western European paintings in the world. Each picture, each by a different artist, is reproduced full-page and accompanied by a lively text. A wonderful and thoughtful gift for someone who loves books and art. These selected highlights introduce some of the most inspiring paintings ever made. Readers can dip in to explore individual paintings, or read from cover to cover for a full survey. The painters featured here include some of the most famous names in European art (Duccio, van Eyck, Durer, Holbein, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, El Greco, Caravaggio, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Hogarth, Gainsborough, Goya, Constable, Turner, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Rousseau and Van Gogh) along with some of the most iconic paintings in the world, such as The Wilton Diptych, The Arnolfini Portrait, The Ambassadors and Sunflowers.Author Louise Govier is MLA Museums Clore Leadership Fellow and Visitor Experience Manager at Mottisfont Abbey (National Trust). Formerly a university lecturer in art history and head of the Adult Learning team at the National Gallery, Dr Govier is also the author of Hogarth to Turner (2010).
National Gallery Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists Exhibition Catalogue
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Special Gallery price £35 - RRP: £40Accompanies the exhibition at the National Gallery, London, 13 September 2025–8 February 2026.This catalogue accompanies the National Gallery’s first‑ever exhibition devoted to Neo‑Impressionism. The movement originated with the creation of the innovative Pointillist technique in 1886 by the French artist Georges Seurat: it involved the application of dots of pure colour that would blend from a distance to produce vibrant, shimmering surfaces. The publication focuses on an exceptional selection of works from the Kröller‑Müller Museum in the Netherlands by a wide group of artists including Signac, Van Rysselberghe and Van Gogh. The museum was founded by the pioneering collector Helene Kröller‑Müller, one of the first great women art patrons of the twentieth century and the focus of two essays. Organised thematically, the texts explore the importance of technique to Neo‑Impressionism; the interplay between Neo‑Impressionism, modern life and entertainment; the subjects of interiors and portraiture; and the relationship between the movement and the radical political ideas held by many of the artists. AuthorsJulien Domercq is Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts, London.With Chiara Di Stefano and contributions by Annabel Bai Jackson, Renske Cohen Tervaert, Charlotte Cachin, Christopher Riopelle, Caroline Shields, MaryAnne Stevens and Marnin Young. *Terms and Conditions: This offer is available in-store and online. To redeem this offer, simply add a Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists Exhibition Catalogue together with a Pissarro Late Afternoon in our Meadow Tote Bag to the basket and the £7.00 discount will automatically be applied at the checkout page. This offer is valid on orders placed from 29th September 2025 at 11am GMT until 31st October 2025 at 23.59am GMT . The promotion is activated by multiples of two only. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or previously purchased merchandise.
National Gallery Van Gogh Yellow House Mini Print 27.9 x 35.6 cm
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A mini print of The Yellow House (The Street) by Vincent van Gogh. The paper size is 27.9 x 35.6 cm and the image size is 20.5 x 27 cm.Supplied flat with backing board in recyclable film. Printed in the UK.About this paintingThe Yellow House (The Street), 1888Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
National Gallery Siena: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval City
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An authoritative, richly illustrated history, and affectionate celebration, of Siena, one of the best-loved and most-visited cities in Italy.Occupying a hilltop site in the midst of a vast, undulating landscape, Siena is as much a magnet for contemporary tourism as Florence. However, its proud republican past presents an intriguing contrast with its Medici-dominated northern Tuscan rival, with which it tussled for local supremacy for much of the High Middle Ages. From the twelfth century, profiting from its advantageous position on a major pilgrim route, the Republic of Siena developed into a major European power and remained an important commercial, financial and artistic centre for four centuries.Jane Stevenson charts the changing fortunes of a city that rose to an astonishingly productive cultural heyday in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, suffered a catastrophic late medieval decline in the aftermath of the Black Death, but transcended the loss of its wider political power to enjoy a prosperous civic afterlife. Siena today enjoys a cherished position as a uniquely well-preserved medieval city, crammed with world-class art and architecture, furnished with appealing and intriguing traditions, and set in a heavenly landscape.