Description
In 1944, Glasgow received a collection of over 6,000 artworks spanning centuries and civilisations. The benefactors were Glasgow-born shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance. But it was many years before a location was found which met the terms of the deed: The Burrell Collection finally opened in 1983. This new biography, based on recent research and full access to the Burrell archive, takes a candid and considered view of the complicated and publicity-hating Burrell, his passion for collecting, and the significance of his extraordinary gift.
Details
  • Author: Bellamy, Martin & MacDonald, Isobel
  • Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 14/02/2022
  • ISBN: 9781780277608
  • B-Code: B061522
  • Illustrated: 16pp colour plates
  • Pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 234x156mm
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