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The Interior of the National Gallery of Scotland, c 1867 - 1877

Unknown

1870

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Interior of the National Gallery of Scotland, c 1867 - 1877 is a 1870 oil by Unknown, a Realism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1870 · Realism
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting depicts a room filled with art, featuring a man sitting on a block, reading a book. He wears a top hat and a long coat. A woman in a long dress stands nearby, holding a palette and brush. The room is cluttered with paintings, some on the walls and others on easels or the floor. A sculpture of a bust sits on a pedestal to the right. In the background, a doorway leads to another room, which also appears to be filled with art. The overall atmosphere suggests a space dedicated to the creation and display of art.