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Sir William Burrell (9 July 1861 – 29 March 1958) was one of the world's great art collectors. He and his wife Constance, Lady Burrell (1875–1961), created a collection of over 8,000 artworks which they gave to their home city of Glasgow , Scotland, in 1944, in what has been described as 'one of the greatest gifts ever made to ...
The Burrell Collection is a museum in Glasgow, Scotland, managed by Glasgow Museums. It houses the art collection of Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. The museum opened in 1983 and reopened on 29 March 2022 following a major refurbishment. It was announced as the winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year in July 2023.
Learn about the life and legacy of Sir William Burrell, a shipping merchant and art collector who donated his 9,000-object collection to the city of Glasgow in 1944. Explore the stunning museum in Pollok Country Park, home to Chinese art, medieval treasures, tapestries and more.
When Sir William Burrell donated his vast collection of art and artefacts to the City of Glasgow in 1944, it was deemed one of the greatest gifts ever made to any city. This was no exaggeration. Comprising more than 9,000 objects from three continents and covering a 6,000-year period, the collection amassed by the Glaswegian shipping magnate is ...
Learn about the life and legacy of Sir William Burrell, who donated his 8,000-item collection to Glasgow in 1944. Explore his birth, marriage, death and census records from National Records of Scotland.
Discovering Degas: Collecting in the Time of William Burrell 24 May - 30 September 2024
2 de out. de 2021 · Sir William Burrell lived from 9 July 1861 to 29 March 1958. He was a shipping magnate who gifted his huge collection of art to Glasgow City Council. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
