Waldmüller: Landscapes

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Waldmüller: Landscapes

2 July 2026 to 20 September 2026

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First UK exhibition of Waldmüller's landscapes — forests, mountains and lakes across Austria and Sicily, rendered with vivid colour, light and precise brushwork. Free entry, National Gallery.

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Discover the breathtaking landscapes of one of Austria's greatest painters, Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (1793–1865). Stroll through forests, scale rugged peaks and marvel at majestic skies across Austria and Sicily. Take in the great trees of Vienna's Prater Park, the magnificent lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut region and the tranquil hills and ruins of Sicily. Pause, reflect and wonder at pictures alive with intense colour and light....

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Critic Review

The Guardian

Olivia McEwan

The rule-breaking radical whose 'delicate fingers' drove bourgeois Austria wild

"Certainly, blockbusters showing Van Gogh have the most populist pulling power, but credit is due to the National for truly seeking to provide a fuller geographic and historical view of other artists and movements. To this end, this Waldmüller showcase is the art historical equivalent of eating your greens: it may not quicken the heartbeat but is nonetheless a healthy exercise forming a fully balanced palate."

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Visit

Trafalgar Square, London·View on artmap

Sunday10am–6pm

Monday10am–6pm

Tuesday10am–6pm

Wednesday10am–6pm

Thursday10am–6pm

Friday10am–9pm

Saturday10am–6pm

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