Summer Showcase

Today the Courtauld Gallery in London opened its Summer Showcase: Bruegel to Freud, Prints from the Courtauld Gallery. This is an introduction to the Courtauld's collection of some 20,000 prints, which cover 500 years and a variety of printing techniques, ranging from Andrea Mantegna’s engraving of The Flagellation of Christ (c. 1465-70) to modern prints by Lucian Freud and Chris Ofili. Shown is Henri Matisse's lithograph Seated Nude Woman with tulle blouse (1925). The show runs until 21 September, admission £6 adults or £5 silver surfers (CLICK).