Scotland Part Two

[smallhobbit]

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)

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Oh, that car is snazzy! I like the paintings and the orrey. Fun at museums!

[smallhobbit]

It's an impressive car. There was so much to see, which is why I decided to concentrate on one place rather than rush around and only see a few bits.

[adafrog]

Gorgeous.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much :)

[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.

[smallhobbit]

We knew there was only a few hours in Glasgow and I was happy with what I saw. And we will go back!

[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:-)

[smallhobbit]

We're talking about going back to Glasgow for a few days to really get to see the city. I can definitely recommend the gallery!

[dariaw]

ooh I LOVE the Glasgow Four - these pics are lovely!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. This was what I was determined to see and was delighted with all there was.