Sunday, 14 June 2015

Visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum



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The Central hall, looking towards the Pipe Organ. 

Today my friends from Moray and I visit this gallery in the West End on the banks of the River Kelvin, adjacent to Kelvingrove Park, near the University. The building was built in Spanish Baroque style in the late Victorian era. We visit the French Impressionist, Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys.  My favourite from my last visit remains top of my list.  This is 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/the-druids-bringing-in-the-mistletoe-84452






The museum also houses Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Dali.  A masterpiece but appeasement 

to Franco as well.   



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