Behind the scenes at the Framing Department | The National Gallery, London

Legacy Conservatory
Legacy Conservatory
5 Video Views·Dec 18, 2025

Most visitors to the National Gallery come to look at the paintings. But in this behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Gallery’s Framing Department, the richness and importance of the collection’s frames is revealed.

A fascinating insight into recent conservation work and historic frame purchases with the National Gallery’s Head of Framing, Peter Schade, and Vivmar Curatorial Assistant, Harriet O’Neill.