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The best paintings and for all tastes |
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None that I can think of |
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If you like paintings you will want to visit the Natioanl Gallery again and again and again. and probably have. These days most of us have seen reproductions of the main masterpieces and quite likely have a few on the wall at home so why bother. Well, there really is a difference. For starters the actual size of many of the pictures will astound and to actually see the brush strokes and how the artist went about his business will be fascinating.
Sitting down within inches of a Turner, a Rembrandt, a Renoir, a Manet, a Monet and so many other great artists will be something to take home with you and the experience will last a lifetime. Many people take their children possible because they think they should but for most, wait until you are older and wiser and make sure you have the time to be unhurried and reflective.
You will really need to spend a number of days here to benefit to the full so if time is limited gen up first and decide an area, period, or painter upon which to concentrate. Unusually the gallery has a good eatery where light lunches are available at reasonable cost and have a little imagination. Make for Trafalgar Square and you cant miss it. Oh, and by the way when you climb the stairs, stop on the balcony and look towards Big Ben. Try and get your friend or partner into the picture. I recommend the audio guides.
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