Courtauld Institute of Art, London

Introduction

This afternoon I am posting a portfolio of images and information relating to the art collection at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London.

Background Information

The collection was founded some 90 years ago by Samuel (1876-1947) and Elizabeth Courtauld. The former's ancestors were Huguenots (French Protestants) who settled in London during the late 17th century.They initially established a silversmith business then moved into textiles during Victorian times and finally viscose or rayon manufacture which generated substantial wealth.

The collection was moved to Somerset House on the Strand in 1989 from where it has become established as the world's leading centre for teaching and research of art history.

Over the years the original Courtauld collection has been expanded by donations from:

• Sir Robert Witt
• Roger Fry
• The Gambier-Parry family
• William Wycliffe Spooner
  
• Count Antoine Seilern.

Some of the art on display can be seen in the images below. This portfolio includes such famous names as Manet, Gauguin, Cezanne, Renoir, Rubens, Boticelli,Reynolds, van Gogh and Daddi.

Still Life-The Dinner Table by Duncan Grant (1885-1978)

Man with a Pipe by Paul Cezanne.1892

  The Hip Bath by Frederick Etchells (1886-1973)  

 Artistic Wares. The Omega Workshop Ltd (1913-1919) sold homewares designed and made by artists.Established by Roger Fry (1866-1934).

 Unmoored From Her Reflection by Cecily Brown (born 1969). Made for the curved panel at top of the historical staircase.

 Study for 'Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe' (Luncheon at the Grass) by Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

 The Haystacks, 1889. By Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889 by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890).

Peach Trees in Blossom by Vincent van Gogh, 1889.

A Bar at the Folies-Begere, 1882, by Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

Outskirts of Pont-Aven (around1888-90) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

Red and Grey Still Life with Balcony Window, 1950 by Patrick Heron (1920-1999)

Balcony View, Iping Church, 1943 by Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979)

Bypass 1, 1960 by Prunella Clough (1919-1999)

Marble portrait of King Charles 1, around 1759, from workshop of Louis Francois Roubiliac (1702-1762). Terracota painted to simulate bronze.

The Conversion of Saint Paul, around 1610-12, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640).

The Trinity with Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist, around 1491-94, by Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510).

Luxury Ceramics. Maiolica is earthenware covered by an opaque white glaze with pigments which become vivid when fired in the kiln.

 The Coronation of the Virgin, around 1388-90, by Lorenzo Monaco (around 1370-1422/24).

A View of the River Dee, around 1760, by Richard Wilson (1714-1782)

Cupid and Psyche, around 1789, by Joshua Reynolds (1724-1792)

Portrait of Charles and John Sealy, 1773, by Tilly Kettle (1735-1786)

Bathing Women, 1941, by Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957)

 

 The Entombment, around 1425, attributed to Robert Campin (1378/9-1444)

Virgin and Child with Saints, 1338, by Bernado Daddi (active 1312-1348)

Master of the Fogg Pieta (active around 1310-1340), A Bishop Saint (left), Saint Lawrence (centre), around 1335. Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood. A dismantled altarpiece which has been reconstructed.

The Crucifixion with Saints, 1348, by Bernado Daddi (active 1312/20-1348)

Location of Somerset House

In a pedestrianised section of the Strand in the WC2 area. Entrance fee applies to the art gallery.