Blackpool's Grundy Art Gallery has seen a surge in visitors since the arrival of an original masterpiece by French impressionist Claude Monet. The painting, 'The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil', has been on display at the gallery since 28 March and has attracted thousands of people. The gallery has reported that over 4,000 people have visited since the painting's arrival, doubling the number of visitors to the gallery in the same period last year. Curator Paulette Brien said that the gallery has been 'privileged' to have the painting on display and that it has been a 'privilege' to have the opportunity to see a world-renowned Monet painting in Blackpool. The painting will remain on display until 13 June. Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said that the thousands of people making the trip to the Grundy demonstrates the real appetite for arts and culture in Blackpool. She added that having the opportunity to see a world-renowned Monet painting here in Blackpool is incredibly important. The gallery has also hosted a special programme for children from 10 primary and secondary schools, touring the gallery, viewing the painting and learning more about the prolific artist who died in 1926.