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Eric Harald Macbeth Robertson, Fleet Bay, Kirkcudbrightshire
Defined as a national area of exceptional scenery, Fleet Bay on the Solway Firth has been a popular location for painters. In 1921 Robertson spent the summer nearby, at Gatehouse of Fleet, with his ...
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Building Aircraft: Making the Engine (from the series ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’)
This print is from a portfolio series commissioned by the Bureau of Information, called ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’. Twelve artists made prints relating to the ‘Ideals’ involved in ...
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Seascape Erotic
Davie elaborated on the beginnings of ‘Seascape Erotica’ shortly after it entered the Gallery of Modern Art’s collection in 1968 - "of course there was (as ever) no premeditated intention or idea– the ...
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Henry Young Alison, 1889 - 1972. Artist (Self-portrait)
92.00 x 71.70 cm; Framed: 91.00 x 89.60 x 4.00 cm ...
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The Gentle Shepherd
I agree to the image licensing terms and conditions* (required) Allan was born in Alloa, on the River Forth, and attended the Foulis Academy in Glasgow for seven years. In 1767 he moved to Rome, where ...
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Group visits
We welcome group visits to the galleries. Be inspired by the international art collection and special exhibitions, take part in activities and explore the resources available. Book a practical ...
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British Sign Language
Welcome! On this page you will find information about our Deaf-led tours in British Sign Language (BSL) as well as resources created for visitors with BSL as a first or preferred language. We run a ...
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Visual Impairment
Welcome! On this page you will find information about events and resources that have been created specifically with people with a visual impairment in mind. Join us for free, relaxed and sociable art ...
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The Madonna of the Yarnwinder
An unusually large Christ Child is seated on a rocky outcrop beside his mother, gazing intently at a cross-shaped yarnwinder as if already aware of his future crucifixion. The Virgin’s tender ...
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Francesco Maria I della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, 1491 - 1538. (erroneously inscribed as Frederic, Duc d'Urbino)
39.20 x 32.60 cm; platemark: 39.20 x 31.40 cm ...
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Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
Achilles refuses the comfort of his Greek comrades as he grieves over the dead body of his close friend and possible lover, Patroclus, who was killed by the Trojans. The enormous size of Hamilton's ...
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Upper Fall, Garpol Glen, Moffat
The MacKinnon Collection. Acquired jointly with the National Library of Scotland with assistance from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Scottish Government and Art Fund The Valentine company was ...