The National Galleries of Scotland’s online collection worths a visit (there’s more to Da Vinci than codes and more to Warhol than cans…) but if you are in Edinburgh don’t miss the rare opportunity to look closely at (and learn more about) Scottich art.
With no doubts the work I enjoyed most while I was there is Autumn in Glencairn, Moniaive 1887 by James Paterson. The artist, who had a French feeling for tonal values, made a good use of the Glasgow School square brush stroke which can be seen here in the wooden fence and in the more distant part of the landscape.
Don’t leave the building without a visit to the restaurant!
On Fridays the manager will toss a coin to find out who’s paying for lunch. Head the Gallery, tail you!
