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| LONDON ART GALLERIES |
| The London National Gallery is situated on the north side of Trafalgar Square which is famous for its monument to Admiral Nelson, its fountains and pigeons. The gallery is a long, low building in classic style and it contains Britain's best-known collection of pictures. The collection was begun in 1824. The National Gallery is rich in paintings by Italian masters such as Raphael, and it contains pictures of all European schools of art such as works by Rembrandt, Rubens, VanDyck, Murillio, El Greco, and nineteenth century French masters, Admission to the Gallery is free as well as other British National Galleries and museums, which are maintained by money voted by Parliament.Just behind the National Gallery stands the National Portrait Gallery, in which the visitor can see portraits of British monarchs since the reign of Richard II (1377-1399), and of historical celebrities such as Shakespeare and Cornwell.The National Gallery of British Art, better known as the Tate Gallery, was given to tits nation by a rich sugar merchant, Sir Henry Tate, 'who .had a taste for the fine arts. It overlooks the Thames, not far from the Houses of Parliament. English artists are naturally well represented here, and in the museum there is also a range of modern works, including some sculptures, by foreign artists. This, of all the London galleries, is the young people's gallery. It has been stated that three-quarters of its visitors are under twenty-five.The Wallace collection at Herdford House was formed by Lord Herdford and his half-brother, Sir Richard Wallace. There is here a very fine displayed weapons and amour, of pottery and-sculpture.On a summer day, a visit to Kenwood House in Kenwood is worth while it contains a small collection of paintings. Afterwards, one can go out and stroll by the lily-pond and then enter the little wood that surrounds it. Kenwood House is maintained by the Greater London Council |
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