National Gallery at the Mound

Category

Library Item

Item no

10823

Title

National Gallery at the Mound from Ramsay Gardens, Edinburgh

Description

A sunset over the New Town, taken from Ramsay Gardens, Edinburgh. In the foreground are the Neo-classical buildings of the Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery of Scotland with their columns. Behind them lies Princes Street with its array of shops. The spire of St. Andrew's and St. George's Church on George Street dominates the skyline.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2006

Size

25.4 x 19 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The National Gallery is situated at the foot of the Mound immediately behind the Royal Scottish Academy. W. H. Playfair was the architect for both buildings. The National Gallery's foundation stone was laid by Prince Albert in 1850 and construction was completed in 1854, 28 years after the Academy. It houses Scotland's largest and most important collection of paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance through to the late 19th century. The building is now linked underground to the Royal Scottish Academy.

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