2. The Tate gallery opened in 1897, the year. At its source stood a personal collection of the founder, which, in turn, started with three paintings.
3. Many museums in England, and any other country can only dream about present here the treasures of painting.
4. The main building of the gallery was supplemented in 1926, the year the annexe, where was opened the exhibition of foreign art. There were mostly French artists-Impressionists and representatives of painting of a later period.