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In a series of brand new paintings, renowned artist, Alison Watt, offers her response to 18th-century Scottish artist Allan Ramsay's wonderful painting of his wife.
Vanessa Harryhausen reflects on the life and work of her father, special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen, including on Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C and Mighty Joe Young.
Covers the complete career of one of the greatest colourists of the twentieth century, from atmospheric paintings of immense landscapes to intensely colour works dating from the Third Reich. Published to accompany a touring exhibition.
Illustrates many of the works for which Cadell is celebrated, including stylish portrayals of Edinburgh New Town interiors, vibrantly coloured, daringly simplified still lives of the 1920s, and evocative landscapes of the Scottish west coast and the south.
Brings together works from one of the most important private collections of modern and contemporary art, the D.Daskalopoulos Collection with key pieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, providing a new context for both collections.
Fascinating compare-and-contrast examination of Eduardo Paolozzi and Andy Warhol and their fascination with the machine in their art. A great introduction to the work of both artists.
Featuring the work of Charles Daubigny, and published to accompany a touring exhibition at the Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati, USA from 19 February to 26 May 2016; the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh from 25 June to 2 October 2016 and the Van Gogh Museum from 21 October 2016 to 29 January 2017.
This book provides a commentary on Turner's watercolours, addressing questions of technique and function, as well as considering the numerous connections Turner had with other artists, collectors and dealers. Accompanies the annual January exhibition in the Scottish National Gallery.
New research reveals the evocative story of Joan Eardley's life in the coastal fishing village of Catterline, illustrated by some of the artist's best-loved works.