The Courtauld Gallery - Seurat's Secret Self-Portrait Revealed

Discovered: Seurat's Secret Self-Portrait

The only known self-portrait of Georges Seurat has been discovered more than 130 years after he concealed it in one of his last paintings, Young woman powdering herself.  Recent technical examination has revealed that a bust-length self-portrait of Seurat at his easel initially featured in the upper left-hand corner of the painting.  Find out more

Also at The Courtauld Late Opening Thursday 10 April, 18.00 - 21.00 Enjoy a night of art, craft, and music inspired by the exhibition Court and Craft: A Masterpiece from Northern Iraq  Activities run throughout the evening and include: Shanamah storytelling Persian and Iraqi live music Exhibition talks Persian calligraphy Craft workshops Photo booth Court and Craft Study Day Saturday 3 May, 10.00 - 16.30 Exhibition curator Rachel Ward and specialist colleagues shed light on the exhibition Court and Craft: A Masterpiece from Northern Iraq.  Our Study day explores 14th-century luxury crafts, patronage, court culture and the status and influence of noblewomen in northern Iraq during the reign of the powerful Mongol dynasty of the Il-Khanids.  Find out more Find out more