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Renoir and Love National Gallery London 3 October 2026–31 January 2027 London
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Fall in love with Renoir and his Impressionist paintings at the National Gallery.

Discover Renoir’s gift for showing love, friendship, and everyday emotion in this Impressionist exhibition. See couples waltzing in the summer air and lovers stealing a glance, families sharing a quiet moment and friends raising a glass, all through the eyes of an artist unmatched in capturing the complexities of how people connect.

Experience Renoir at his peak in the 1860s to 1880s, experimenting with style and theme to become an innovator of Impressionism.

Walk with him through Montmartre in his iconic painting ‘Bal au Moulin de la Galette’ (1876) from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, on display in the UK for the first time. Explore the sun-dappled gardens and swirling dance halls of Paris through 40 paintings, brought together from collections across the world.

Linked through friendship and love, enjoy the tenderness and joy of some of Renoir’s most modern, uplifting and admired paintings.

Exhibition organised by the Musée d’Orsay, the National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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About the Artist

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a leading French artist whose vibrant, light-filled paintings helped define the Impressionist movement. Renowned for his radiant colour palette and depictions of modern Parisian life, Renoir’s works are celebrated worldwide and held in major museum collections.

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About the Gallery

The National Gallery is one of London’s most significant cultural institutions, situated at the heart of Trafalgar Square. Renowned for its grand neoclassical façade and free public access, it houses a world-class collection of over 2,300 paintings spanning seven centuries—from the late Middle Ages to the early 20th century. For visitors interested in the roots of contemporary visual culture, it offers unparalleled insight into the artistic lineage that shapes today’s global art landscape.

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Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
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Daily
10am – 6pm
Friday until 9pm
Closed 24–26 December and 1 January
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London Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
National Gallery London contemporary art institution in London United Kingdom
National Gallery London
Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN, London, United Kingdom
+44 20 7747 2885
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Opening hours
Daily
10am – 6pm
Friday until 9pm
Closed 24–26 December and 1 January
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