National Treasures: Renoir in Leicester

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1841 – 1919, The Umbrellas, about 1881-6. Sir Hugh Lane Bequest, 1917, The National Gallery, London. In partnership with Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin. © The National Gallery, London

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.

Renoir Events Programme:

Renoir: Out of Hours Tour
10am, Fortnightly Saturdays from 11th May
An opportunity to learn more about this iconic artwork alongside highlights of the Leicester Museum & Gallery art collection.

Afternoon Talk: Renoir and Impressionism
2pm, Friday 7th June
An opportunity to learn more about this iconic artwork in the context of the 19th-century Impressionist art movement, with Arts Society lecturer Frank Woodgate.

Renoir’s The Umbrellas: National Gallery Curators Talk and Late Opening
6pm, Thursday 27th June
Join us as we welcome National Gallery Associate Curator Sarah Herring for an evening talk on one of the world’s most famous artworks, Pierre-Auguste Renoir's The Umbrellas.

You've Been Framed: Dress Up Fun!
11am - 4pm, Weekdays Monday 15th to Friday 26th July
Be inspired by Renoir's The Umbrellas and recreate your own iconic artwork scene with dressing up clothes and props, ready for a photo in our giant gold frame!

Renoir Resources and Activities:

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