Scottish Treasures
Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Scotland
- Author(s): National Gallery of Scotland, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Georgia Museum of Art, New Orleans Museum of Art,
- Publisher: National Galleries of Scotland
- Pages: 112
- ISBN_10: 1903278155
ISBN_13: 9781903278154
- Language: en
- Categories: Architecture / Individual Architects & Firms / General , Art / General , Art / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General , Art / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Group Shows , Art / European ,
Description:... Founded in 1850, the National Gallery of Scotland is situated in the heart of the capital city of Edinburgh. Its world-class collection embraces art from the the early Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century. This publication illustrates fifty great paintings from the Gallery's collection, including works by major European masters such as Veronese, El Greco, Hals, Watteau, Constable and Delacroix, as well as fine examples of the Scottish School such as Raeburn's magnificent portrait of MacDonell of Glengarry. SELLING POINTS: Showcases fifty great paintings from the Gallery's collection Features the work of Canaletto, El Greco, Goya, Poussin, Gainsborough, Constable, Landseer, Boucher and many more Includes an introduction by Michael Clarke, Director of the National Gallery of Scotland 52 colour illustrations
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