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14 works across 4 institutions
London holds 14 works by Vincent van Gogh across 4 institutions, including British Museum, Courtauld Gallery, and 2 other venues.
Vincent van Gogh in London
Van Gogh in London
Van Gogh lived in London twice — from 1873 to 1875, working for the Goupil gallery in Covent Garden, and briefly again in 1876. He was twenty when he first arrived and the city marked him: he walked everywhere, visited museums and churches, fell in love with English literature (George Eliot, Dickens), and wrote hundreds of letters describing what he saw. These were years of formation before he had decided to become a painter.
The National Gallery holds a substantial collection including Sunflowers, Van Gogh's Chair, and several of the Arles and Saint-Rémy canvases. The Courtauld Gallery has a version of his Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear — one of two he painted shortly after the episode with Gauguin in Arles. Seeing these London holdings in the city where he spent those formative pre-painting years adds a layer of biographical resonance.
Planning your visit
The National Gallery is free. The Courtauld at Somerset House charges for entry but its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection is exceptional and rarely crowded. The two are twenty minutes on foot along the Strand.
Collections in this city
British Museum
London · 2 works on display
Courtauld Gallery
London · 2 works on display
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House holds one of the finest small art collections in the world — a concentration of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces that rivals much larger museums. Compact enough to see properly in two hours.
National Gallery
London · 9 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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Tate Modern
London · 1 work on display
Tate Modern on the South Bank is the UK's national museum of international modern and contemporary art, housed in a former power station with a spectacular turbine hall. The permanent collection is free; major temporary exhibitions charge separately.
About the artist
Vincent van Gogh
Dutch · Post-Impressionism · 1853–1890
Van Gogh only began painting seriously at 27 and was dead by 37, yet in that single decade produced around 900 paintings. He worked in the Netherlands, Paris, Provence, and Auvers-sur-Oise, and his expressive use of colour and bold brushwork became one of the most direct influences on 20th-century art.
Key works
The Starry NightSunflowersBedroom in Arles
Frequently asked questions
How many Vincent van Gogh paintings are on display in London?
Our current data shows 14 Vincent van Gogh paintings on display in London, spread across the National Gallery, the British Museum, and 2 other venues. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in London has the most Vincent van Gogh paintings?
National Gallery holds the largest share, with 9 works by Vincent van Gogh in London.
Where else can I see Vincent van Gogh's paintings?
Vincent van Gogh's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Vincent van Gogh →
Planning your visit to London
Most major national museums in London are free to enter permanently — the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and National Portrait Gallery all charge nothing for the permanent collection. The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House and the Wallace Collection are also free. Pre-booking is rarely needed for permanent collections but recommended for major temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.