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National Gallery, London: The Real Madame De Pompadour
This famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour proudly sits in the National Gallery in London. But who was this woman? The truth is told in this collection feature.
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National Gallery, London: The Hidden Leonardo
Hidden under Leonardo's "Virgin of the Rocks" is a drawing of a completely different subject. Look for yourself at the infrared technology that discovered this amazing treasure.
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National Gallery of Art: Ophelia Among the Flowers
"Ophelia Among the Flowers" is shown here, with two short paragraphs of description.
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National Gallery, London: Raphael 'The Madonna of the Pinks'
Read about this famous painting by Raphael. You can also read about the artist and how the museum acquired it. Take a look too at other paintings depicting the Madonna and child.
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The National Gallery: Cezanne
Cezanne is one of the six artists featured at the National Gallery's Impressionist collection. In addition to a brief biography, a thumbnail presentation of 16 works by Cezanne is provided along with comments on each work.
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The National Gallery: Observation and Measuring Time
The visitor may view "The Ambassadors" from Hans Holbein the Younger. The entire painting can be viewed in a larger format.
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National Gallery, London: Ite: About 'Springtime in Eskdale'
Learn about this landscape by Scottish artist James McIntosh Patrick. You can view the painting with a special zoom feature to get a close look. There are also example lessons, for teachers, based on the painting.
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National Gallery, London: Festival of Light
Follow this museum trail and discover through seven paintings how different cultures have used light as a form of symbolism in their work.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'And When Did You Last See Your Father?'
Discover this painting by William Frederick Yeames. It has a unique narrative about the English Civil War. Also included is a special feature that allows you to get a zoomed in look at the painting. There is also a lesson plan in which...
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National Gallery, London: Ite: 'A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning' [Pdf]
As part of the National Gallery's Take One Picture project, this PDF offers suggestions for using this Rubens painting in a cross-curricular study in elementary grades.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Nottingham From the East'
A beautiful scene painted by Jan Seberechts in 1695. Come and learn more about the painting and get a zoomed-in look using a special feature.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Scenes From the Life of John the Baptist'
In a panoramic view this painting tells the story of John the Baptist. Included in the site are a great description and analysis of the work and a special zoom feature that allows you to look closely at the painting.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Brighton Pierrots'
These notes will help you walk away from this painting with a better appreciation and understanding of its content. A special feature will allow you to get a zoomed in look.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Coastal Scene (La Nuit)'
This site offers an up-close look at a painting by Joseph Vernet. You can zoom in on the art as well as get a better understanding of it through the written notes.
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National Gallery, London: Dirk Bouts the Entombment
This audio analysis of Dirk Bouts' painting reveals his unique style of painting and explains why it is so rare.
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The National Gallery: Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump
As part of a larger exhibit on science and the history of scientific instruments, this site examines a painting by Joseph Wright and its connection to the scientific studies of the vacuum. The painting, which is accompanied by a...
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National Gallery: The Arnolfini Portrait
Van Eyck's famous Arnolfini portrait is illustrated and described. Includes a Zoomable Pictures link that lets viewers examine the painting in detail.
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National Gallery: Pope Julius Ii
Portrait of Pope Julius II by Raphael. The website includes a very short description of Pope Julius II's accomplishments as pope and information on the portrait. Thumbnail can be enlarged for viewing purposes.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Sweethearts and Wives'
Little is known about the artist of this painting. But you can gain a better understanding of the artwork through this description and a special feature that allows you to zoom in on the painting.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'The Hunt in the Forest'
There is so much going on in this painting by Uccello. These notes about the painting will help you to better understand it and get to know more about the artist.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'The Goose Fair Nottingham'
Become better acquainted with this lively painting depicting a crowded fair in Nottingham. A special feature allows you to get a zoomed in look at the artwork.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Winter Scene'
Learn more about this winter landscape by Klaes Molenaer. A special feature allows you to get a close look at the painting. You can even see brushstrokes!
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National Gallery, London: Ite: 'Bacchus and Ariadne'
See examples of how one teacher used this painting by Titian to inspire paintings from her learners.
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National Gallery,london: Ite About 'Elias Ashmole'
This painting by John Riley is a portrait of Elias Ashmole, the founder of the Ashmolean Museum. Learn a little bit about the museum, the painting, and the patron.