Rebels and Martyrs

I've already posted a blog on this exhibition, but today I received The National Gallery's e-news, which quotes rave reviews from the press: "riveting" trills the Observer, "fascinating and imaginative" thunders The Times, "hugely enjoyable and informative" muses Metro. Okay, art critics suck, but on this occasion they may have a point. The two paintings I've seen from this show are excellent (the Courbet is a late addition from a private collection). The best time to visit is Wednesday evenings, when admission is only £4 and includes a free guided tour. Note: I've tweaked the gamma setting on the Courbet graphic, so you can see it better. (*BNP? What's the British National Party got to do with Courbet? I thought all they knew about art was on their T-shirts.)