The Courtauld Gallery - a hidden gem

The Courtauld Gallery is a small and surprising art museum in Somerset House, on The Strand in central London. It houses the impressive Courtauld collection, which traces the history of art from the early Renaissance. They have a very broad but comprehensive selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Most notable painters have at least 1-2 pieces and there are more extensive collections from Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cézanne. It is a great reminder of artists I love. At this time of year, there is also a outdoor skating rink set up in the inner courtyard!