The National Gallery - Your November update

 

Your November update

Ignite your passion for art this month with our inspiring talks, courses and exhibitions. Explore the evolution of fashion in 18th-century Europe, experience moments of calm in the Gallery with mindfulness, and catch our five-star Frans Hals exhibition; "a superb, swaggering show" (Financial Times).

Discover Liotard & The Lavergne Family Breakfast

For the first time in 250 years, see Swiss painter Jean-Etienne Liotard’s pastel and oil versions of ‘The Lavergne Family Breakfast’ side by side.

Opens 16 November

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Upcoming events

Pause with a painting

Immerse yourself in the calming environment of the Gallery and take time to reflect, restore and feel the creative well-being benefits of mindfulness.

Tuesday 7 November
3 pm
Free
Room 29

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The fine art of fashion

Inspired by our upcoming exhibition on Liotard, explore the evolution of European fashion during the 18th century with dress historian Jacqui Ansell.

Every Thursday, 23 November - 7 December
3.30 pm
Tickets £37.50
Online

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5★ for Frans Hals

"No words can do it justice. It must be seen to be believed" (The Observer).

Explore this once-in-a-lifetime show of Western art's greatest portrait painters. Become a Member and see it for free.

The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Frans Hals

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Latest stories

Picture of the month

Curator Daniel Sobrino Ralston tells us why Bermejo's late Gothic-demon was the stuff of nightmares in its day, with November's picture.

Duration: 9 minutes

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Memories of the Gallery

Discover how one woman's incredible family ties to our collection and history inspired a lasting legacy that has made a real impact on our conservation programme.

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Help support our future

As we celebrate Legacy Awareness Month, see how you can have a lasting impact on the work of the Gallery through a gift in your Will – helping us care for, grow and share the nation's collection.

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Shop the Christmas range

From your favourite Gallery for the festive season – we have everything you need for an art-inspired Christmas, including cards, advent calendars and masterpieces for the tree.

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