Monet's 1872 'calming' masterpiece goes on display

A Monet masterpiece painted in 1872 has gone on display at a gallery - one of only four hosts chosen.

The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil is on display at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, as part of a tour led by the National Gallery.

The work depicts a winter's day on the banks of the river on the outskirts of Paris and is part of an exhibition exploring themes of calm, retreat and resilience in art and nature.

South Tyneside Council leader Tracey Dixon said was an "exceptional chance for our community to encounter one of the world's most renowned artworks" after the venue was chosen out of only four in England.

The gallery said the exhibition was aimed at supporting young people experiencing emotionally-based school avoidance.

The term is used to describe when a child is anxious about or unable to attend school.

The three-year partnership with the National Gallery has provided other shows including Constable Visits Jarrow in 2023 and National Treasures: Turner in Newcastle at the Laing Art Gallery in 2024.

Dixon said it was "an honour" for South Tyneside to be part of the national tour.

"This partnership with the National Gallery and North East Museums not only celebrates the power of art, but also demonstrates how creativity can make a real difference in people's lives, particularly in supporting the wellbeing of our young people," she added.

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