I haven't been to the Courtauld Gallery in many years so we decided to check it out on a cold midweek afternoon. Unfortunately there was a major Impressionist art exhibit going on so the museum was very packed (picture sardine tight). The exhibition was sold out and people mobbed the permanent collection while waiting to enter the exhibition. It was a challenge for us to view/photograph the permanent collection, which is actually very nice. Next time I will go back when it's less crowded!