We have complied a selection of Scottish inspired pieces from our collection, in celebration of yesterday's Burns Night. You may recognise some of these paintings from our current display in Gallery 8 Victorian Views of Scottishness, however the others might surprise you.....
Which are your favourites?
Arran [Across Kilbrannan Sound] 1894, Henry Moore R.W.S., R.A. © Manchester City Galleries
Currently on display in Gallery 8
A Spate in the Highlands, 1866, Peter Graham © Manchester City Galleries
Currently on display in Gallery 8
Scotland, 1930, Frank Brangwyn, © Manchester City Galleries © the Artist’s Estate. All Rights Reserved 2015/ Bridgeman Images
Carte-de-visite photograph, 1860-1870, Lambert Weston & Son (photographic studio) © Manchester City Galleries
Rocks at Iona, Samuel John Peploe © Manchester City Galleries
Carte-de-visite photograph, 1860-1870, Lambert Weston & Son (photographic studio) © Manchester City Galleries
Autumn Leaves, 1856, John Everett Millais © Manchester City Galleries
Currently on display in Gallery 8
Sir Walter Scott, John Watson Gordon, Smith, Colvin (formerly attributed to) © Manchester City Galleries
''created the Victorian vision of Highland Scotland through his romantic poems and novels. This led to a century-long Scottish tourism boom''
Currently on display in Gallery 8
Cabinet photograph, 1889, Ralston & Sons (photographers) © Manchester City Galleries