I took a trip to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. I hadn't visited for a good while; the lure of the 'Glasgow Boys' Exhibition enticed me there. I couldn't take any photos at this, but if you are anywhere near the gallery in the next few months, do go and see it, it's brilliant, a feast of colour and style, landscapes portraits and still life.
I could take pictures everywhere else, and did! Here's the imposing facade........
A room full of sculptures, busts of Queen Victoria and Homer are there, and hanging above were lots of.....?
grimacing and smiling heads......tragedy and comedy.
On the other side of the building, a Spitfire hovers above a stuffed giraffe and elephant
Some of the standout sights for me were........this Cezanne still life, simple but beautiful
I love the dreamlike quality of this lady's beautiful face
A portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn, 'Ann Pattison, Mrs Wiliam Urquhart'.
Donald Dewar, sculpted by Archibald Forrest.
Wipe away the tears, this sculpture is called 'Motherless'.
Elegant lady in a watercolour by FCB Cadell
And some more beautiful portraits
Robert Louis Stevenson, looking very dashing, as if he has stepped out of the pages of one of his adventures.
I could go on and on posting more photos but I think that's probably enough! What a great place to have so close to home, a veritable treasure trove of wonderful art and inspiration. I believe that Kelvingrove is one of Glasgow's top attractions, and it was very busy on a Wednesday afternoon, which must prove that to be true. Whatever, it was a wonderful way to spend a few hours.
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