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National Gallery of Scotland and Plaza
Murphy, Bernard, 2006, Photograph
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National Gallery of Scotland and Plaza
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Murphy, Bernard
Date
2006
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10.1 x 14.9 cm
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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. 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.
The Royal Scottish Academy, originally the Royal Institution, is situated at the junction of Princes Street and the Mound in Edinburgh. Completed in 1826, the building was designed by W. H. Playfair in the Greek Doric style. It was extended and improved by the same architect between 1831-1836, and a statue of Queen Victoria was added at the front in 1844. The Academy promotes and exhibits the work of living Scottish artists.
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