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The Simon Sainsbury Bequest

Issued December 2008

A history of the colour red in art

Evoking a spectrum of intense emotions across history, explore how the colour red has been a powerful visual presence in art.

A history of the colour blue in art

From opulent ultramarine to the vibrant blue hues of the Impressionists, discover the story of the colour blue.

A history of the colour brown in art

From the earth to the artist's palette, explore the significance of brown pigments in the National Gallery's collection.

A history of the colour purple in art

Seasnails, royalty and 'Violettomania' – follow the stories of purple pigments throughout art history.

By Lily Middleton

Two hundred years of women benefactors at the National Gallery: an exercise in mapping uncharted territory

The article sheds fresh light on women who have been important benefactors to the National Gallery from its foundation in 1824 to 2024.

Why does this painting make some people cry?: and what does this tell us about transcendence?

Revd Dr Ayla Lepine, curator of the virtual exhibition 'Fruits of the Spirit: Art from the Heart' and former Ahmanson Research Associate Curator in Art and Religion at the National Gallery, explores the theme of peace through Monet's 'Water-Lilies'

Video (part of a series), suitable for key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5

How did new pigment technologies drive the Impressionist movement?

Birth of a Collection: Masterpieces from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

22 May – 1 September 2013

Past exhibition

Seminars and conferences

Past research seminars and conferences at the National Gallery