The above mentioned exhibition is on from 8th July-20th September 2009 in Sainsbury's Wing of the National Gallery.

The presented paintings are not only inspiration for all of us as far as new ways to look at the nature but also they are part of education about the birth of impressionism.

The artists left their studios and went outdoors to paint clouds, atmosphere of light, water over rocks and trees. The exhibition examines the influence of Barbizon School on artists as Monet and they began to use new ways how to capture landscape in paint. They abandoned ruins of Rome and buildings in France and concentrated more on naturalistic expression of landscape.

Impressionism in 1860 moved away from Barbizon style the painters were using brighter colours and fragmented stroke of their brushes.

Monet loved to paint beaches with well dressed men and women. You will be delighted to see Monet's famous painting such as'The Beach at Trouville' (1870) and 'The Thames below Westminster' (1871).

Admission is free.

How to get there: Charing Cross/Leicester Square Hours: Daily 10am-6pm Friday: 10am-9pm More Information:www.nationalgallery.org.uk email: information@ng-london.org.uk Telephone:020 7747 2885 Recommended *******