This is such a small art gallery, and rather difficult to get to as we had to traverse across London from west to east to get there. When we did arrive at the leafy suburbs of Dulwich, we found the gallery located in the midst of a pleasant garden where the locals came to sit and relax. There is also a cafe that serves food that would appeal to a Guardian reader: full of good intentions regarding provenance and green credentials.
In front of the gallery are four sculptures that take their inspiration from Fours Seasons in One Head by Giuseppe Arcimboldo. I saw the original paintings at the Kunsthistorisches Museum at Vienna and they made such a lasting impression on me. Now at Dulwich, these four figures not only acted as a focal point, they also reminded me of the pleasant time I spent at Vienna.
Inside, the permanent collection has been squeezed into the available space, so there were paintings hanging at some height which makes it difficult to scrutinize the brush strokes or the details. The light from the windows above streamed into the gallery, and with limited visitors, the place was airy, spacious and restful. It was a perfect place to spend a quiet Saturday afternoon.
In front of the gallery are four sculptures that take their inspiration from Fours Seasons in One Head by Giuseppe Arcimboldo. I saw the original paintings at the Kunsthistorisches Museum at Vienna and they made such a lasting impression on me. Now at Dulwich, these four figures not only acted as a focal point, they also reminded me of the pleasant time I spent at Vienna.Inside, the permanent collection has been squeezed into the available space, so there were paintings hanging at some height which makes it difficult to scrutinize the brush strokes or the details. The light from the windows above streamed into the gallery, and with limited visitors, the place was airy, spacious and restful. It was a perfect place to spend a quiet Saturday afternoon.
My favourite: A Girl at a Window, Rembrandt
