the national gallery, london

Bathers at La Grenouillere, Monet, 1869. Picture taken by Sarah Meder at the National Gallery. — *Bathers at La Grenouillere*, Monet, 1869. Picture taken by Sarah Meder at the National Gallery.

My trip to The National Gallery, was a pleasant surprise, so much so, I resolved to go back a second time before I headed home. The first time I went, I saw the exhibition Inventing Impressionism, which I wrote about here. I was not feeling well after the show, but I decided to take a look at the museum's collection regardless of how my body felt at the moment. I was glad I did. My favorite room, amongst the maze of rooms, was filled with Rembrandt paintings and was my reason for deciding to go back the second time. I had hoped to snap some pictures for this blog post and to spend some time with those Rembrandt's, as my health got a bit in the way the first time. I really wanted to leave London feeling like I had soaked in a tub with those Rembrandt paintings. Unfortunately, the second time I went half the rooms were closed off. Boo! So,I do not have any pictures of those wonderful Rembrandt's to show you. However, I do have a few pictures of some other works I enjoyed. I hope you enjoy them too. If you are in the London area check out The National Gallery, I insist!

The two bather on the dock are brilliantly painted.