One of the world's most famous artworks, Pierre-Auguste Renoir's The Umbrellas, is coming to Leicester as part of The National Gallery's 200th birthday celebrations. National Treasures sees 12 iconic artworks loaned to galleries and museums across the UK.
The Umbrellas will be shown alongside a newly commissioned animation that explores the meaning and ideas behind the artwork. The family friendly animation shows the artwork in a new light, opening this important piece of history to a wide variety of new audiences.
There will also be a programme of events based around this exhibition between May and September 2024, visit our website for the latest updates.
Tel: 0116 225 4900
10/05/2024 - 01/09/2024 (10 May 2024 - 1 Sept 2024) |
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* Times vary
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