From the Archives

Learn about key artists and works of art in the Gallery collection with NGC Educator Béatrice Djahanbin, then create your own versions of these iconic works with our downloadable colouring sheets.

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Benjamin West
The Death of General Wolfe

Benjamin West's painting The Death of General Wolfe, created in 1770, quickly became one of the most reproduced images of its time. What made this painting such a sensation? Find the answer in this video.

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Gallery Highlights - The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West

 

Robert Harris
A Meeting of the School Trustees

A Meeting of the School Trustees, one of the first works acquired by the National Gallery of Canada, has been fascinating visitors and art lovers for decades. Delve into Robert Harris’ painting with NGC Educator Béatrice Djahanbin.

Then listen to Tasia Bulger Assistant Conservator of Paintings, as she talks about the discoveries she made while restoring the work in 2016.

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Gallery Highlights - Meeting of the School Trustees by Robert Harris

 

Vincent Van Gogh
Iris, 1890

Vincent Van Gogh painted Iris during a self-imposed stay at the Saint-Rémy asylum in 1890. How could he create such a joyful work under such trying circumstances? Find the answer in this video.

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Gallery Highlights - Iris by Vincent Van Gogh