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Witt library

The Witt Library is an immense collection of photographs, reproductions and cuttings of paintings, drawings and engravings of Western Art from c1200 to the present day. It is arranged by national ‘schools’ and then alphabetically by artist and subject matter.

Conway library

The Conway library contains almost 1 million photographs of world architecture, architectural drawings, sculpture, decorative arts and manuscripts. The collection is arranged by date period, and then alphabetically by nationality and location.

The Courtauld’s photographic collections are of major international significance for the study and research of art, architecture, provenance and collecting, as well as enjoyment and appreciation of art in the classroom and at home. Comprising over 3.2 million images, many of which have never been published before, they are in the process of being digitised and are being made freely available here for the first time.  The majority of images may be downloaded and used free of charge for non-commercial use.

Photographic Collections

  • Kersting Archive

    The complete archive of black and white images taken by Anthony Kersting (1916-2008), one of the greatest architectural photographers. The collection of prints, glass and film negatives is documented in detail in hand-written ledgers, and covers the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. 

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  • Paul Laib Negatives

    Paul Laib photographed works of all the major artists working in Britain between 1900 and 1945. The collection is largely unpublished and shows prominent artists at work and pieces often prior to completion.

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