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Our second full day in Scotland we took up the optional excursion to Glasgow.  Since we had limited time there (we shall be going back) I decided to spend my time in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.  It was wonderful, so much to see, I thoroughly enjoyed it.  The following are just of few of the photos I took, where I've chosen items which particularly appealed.

A big draw was Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Four (Mackintosh, James Herbert MacNair, Margaret and Frances Macdonald).  

   

Unfortunately the photo of this cabinet doesn't do it justice, it was beautiful:



   



There were paintings from many centuries, including some of the Impressionists.  I particularly liked two from Scottish painters in the 1920s:

   

There was an orrery from 1833 and an Anderson Special for 1930s:

   

And, lastly, The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin by Henry Clarke (1923)

Date: 2022-09-05 06:23 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] stonepicnicking_okapi
Oh, that car is snazzy! I like the paintings and the orrey. Fun at museums!

Date: 2022-09-05 09:22 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] adafrog
Gorgeous.

Date: 2022-09-07 04:29 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] rusty_armour
I'm sorry you had so little time in Glasgow, but I can relate. I think the one coach tour I was on stopped there for the night, but I don't really remember seeing any of it. I'd love to go back and see it properly someday. Anyway, I think you made good use of your time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery. It looks like it has a great collection, and you certainly took some beautiful photos. I especially like the ones of the orrery and the stained glass window.

Date: 2022-09-07 06:00 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] debriswoman
Debrisman and younger son spent a few days in Glasgow and were very taken with that gallery…another place for me to visit…lovely photos:-)

Date: 2022-09-08 02:48 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] dariaw
ooh I LOVE the Glasgow Four - these pics are lovely!

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