In the words of Katharine Hepburn, ‘If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.’ This cheeky snap by British photographer Grace Robertson is a staff favourite from our collection. From all of us at the NGA, happy Fri-yay!
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Shirley Naylor ·
Big weekend, two days in Bathurst with friends at the races. Up and on the road for three hours drive to the NGA to see "Versaille
I should add, perhaps, that we also took time to wander through the Australian
So much to see in Canberra. See More
I should add, perhaps, that we also took time to wander through the Australian
So much to see in Canberra. See More
Lily Campusano Fuenzalida ·
We had a great time yesterday visiting the NGA.....we
The staff at the Gallery was very hepful and friendly.
We definitely
The staff at the Gallery was very hepful and friendly.
We definitely
Susan Kelly ·
We had an amazing visit. We traveled 3 hours to get to Canberra but it was well worth the time. The gallery staff were amazing and helpful. And nothing was too ...much trouble. The Versailles
We just found that the gallery cafe was quite tricky to find, but definitely
We just found that the gallery cafe was quite tricky to find, but definitely
Sarah Sparks ·
My Mum and I are visiting from England and had a lovely day visiting yesterday.
Sue Caddy ·
Sadly I am allergic to the perfume they sprayed in the exhibition
Appreciate
Appreciate
Selma Janet McGoram ·
We visited the Versailles
Lunch was fresh and delicious and the Cafe was light filled and seating comfortabl
Later we went to the Aboriginal
Lunch was fresh and delicious and the Cafe was light filled and seating comfortabl
Later we went to the Aboriginal
Maribeth Garces ·
A favourite place of mine �. It never disappoint
Deborah Greenaway ·
Loved the Versailles
Sarah Warren ·
Had a wonderful afternoon with the NGA..today
Anne Wilson ·
Really enjoyed our visit there. Came from Adelaide specially to see Louis XIV display. How wonderful to be so close and to be allowed to take photos of the grand pieces brought over from France.
Also walked every hall and floor, taking the brilliant works from various eras.
Also walked every hall and floor, taking the brilliant works from various eras.
Jennifer Stevens ·
Amazing architectu
Yolanda Takacs ·
When visiting Canberra, I always visit the NGA. This time I joined the Gallery and I visited the Treasures of Versailles
Lisa-maree Colombo ·
We came down from the Gold Coast to see The Treasures of the Palace exhibition
Chris London ·
In a leafy setting close to Lake Burley Griffin stands the National Gallery of Australia,
A major st...rength of this important gallery is its lack of clutter, allowing the visitor to absorb each work of art calmly and without distractio
It is with pleasure that can we highly recommend the current visiting exhibition
The carefully selected paintings,
A major st...rength of this important gallery is its lack of clutter, allowing the visitor to absorb each work of art calmly and without distractio
It is with pleasure that can we highly recommend the current visiting exhibition
The carefully selected paintings,
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Like Claude Monet’s beloved 'Haystacks, midday', the NGA looks gorgeous bathed in autumn sunshine. Monet was fascinated with the effects of changing light, and painted these haystacks at least 25 times. This masterpiece is on display in our International Galleries on Level 2.
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Hands on our hearts, we love this Papuan sculpture. Unearthed from the bottom of Lake Sentani in 1929, 'Double figure' was admired by the Surrealists, who nicknamed it Le Lys (The Lily). Visit the Dada and Surrealism Gallery to discover the extraordinary non-Western tribal art that inspired some of the most radical artists of the twentieth century.
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Versailles might be gone but NGA Play is extended until and including Anzac Day. It will be closed for exhibition changeover from 26 April to 13 May with kids' activities for all ages continuing during that time.
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National Gallery of Australia, Canberra updated their cover photo.
Versailles: Treasures from the Palace has now finished. Adieu.
King Louis XIV, France's 'Sun King' and the longest reigning monarch in European history. During his 72 years on the throne he brought absolute monarchy to its height, and was the chief architect responsible for turning the original hunting lodge and chateau at Versailles into the grand palace that it was to become. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to bring this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition to Australia, and we hope that you have enjoyed your experience of Versailles: Treasures from the Palace. Final day - exhibition closes today. Gallery open from 10am.
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Portraits, porcelain, fans and fabulousness! Our collection of objet d'arts, on loan from the Palace of Versailles, displays the elegance of French fashion and royal refinery. This is your last chance to experience Versailles: Treasures from the Palace exclusive to the NGA! Exhibition closes tomorrow 17 April.
Visit daily between 10am - 5pm: http://bit.ly/2mTwbUL
What a turnout to the Gallery today just before doors opened! Join us to see the treasures of Versailles before they leave to go back to France on Tuesday. Open 10am - 5pm daily.
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The Palace of Versailles was an architectural canvas constantly being expanded, developed and re-imagined. Find out the extraordinary story of this only recently re-discovered gate, the earliest piece of ironwork at Versailles and still with its original gilding, forgotten for two centuries in the walls of yet more renovations. Only at Versailles: Treasures from the Palace exclusive to Canberra. Final days! Exhibition ends 17 April.
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An olfactory sensation worthy of a palace! Master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has created a Louis XIV-inspired scent for the exhibition foyer. All the gilt, gold and glitter couldn't mask the smell at Versailles. With hygiene practices of the 17th Century not quite up to 21st Century standards, perfume was used as a way to mask the odour. Luckily this exquisite fragrance isn't used to hide anything! Last weekend for Versailles: Treasures from the Palace. Exhibition ends 17 April.
Open daily over Easter 10am - 5pm: http://bit.ly/2mTwbUL
Our curators have moves like Jagger! From tomorrow, fresh artworks will strut out of storage and into the International Galleries, Level 2. Get your satisfaction and come check out our ever changing permanent collection.
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National Gallery of Australia, Canberra with Kristine Riethmiller and Peter Klaus Surtenich.
Chocolate in all its forms was popular at Versailles. Louis XV’s favourite drink was hot chocolate. The recipe has been passed down the ages. We bequeath it to you. Happy Easter. We are opening all weekend, including Good Friday, 10am - 5pm.
Recipe: http://bit.ly/2nw5bwd
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... Image: Jean-Baptiste Charpentier, the elder
The Duke of Penthièvre and his family c.1768
Photo © Château de Versailles, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Christophe Fouin
It's been quite the ride! Versailles ends this Monday. Don't miss out.
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2cu7dXP
This life-sized portrait of the Sourches family was brought to Australia using one of the world's largest freight planes. It's so large that the original frame wouldn't fit on the aircraft and a replica had to be made here. Visit Versailles: Treasures from the Palace and look on at the sweetness of life during the reign of Louis XV. Final days! Exhibition ends 17 April.
Book tickets: http://bit.ly/2mTwbUL
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...Image: François-Hubert Drouais | The Sourches family (1756) | oil on canvas | On loan from the Palace of Versailles | Photo © Château de Versailles, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Christophe Fouin
