Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1952

Category

Library Item

Item no

15500

Title

Front cover, Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1952

Description

The front cover of the 1952 programme features an illustration of Edinburgh Castle, the National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy. On either side of this view are two seated female figures one holding a harp and representing music and the other holding masks to represent drama.

Artist / maker

McLaren, William

Date

1952

Size

29.5 x 21 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947. Its aim was to stage a major international cultural event in Edinburgh, showcasing first-rate performances of classical music, dance, opera and theatre.

In 1999 the building that had been the Tolbooth Church built between 1842-44 and then the meeting place of the General Assembley of Scotland became 'The Hub', an information centre, ticket office, and venue for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Masks

Events > Festivals > Edinburgh International Festival

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