Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent
From Caledonia to the Continent
Scottish Artists brings together paintings, drawings and miniatures collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria.
Including works by Allan Ramsay and Sir David Wilkie, who were born in Scotland but travelled abroad, and of Alexander Nasmyth and James Giles, whose inspiration remained firmly rooted in their native land, this exhibition highlights the importance and influence of artists whose work was shaped by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Exhibition Highlights
Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840)
View of the High Street Edinburgh and the Lawn Market
Allan Ramsay (1713-84)
George III (1738-1820)
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)
The Penny Wedding
James Giles (1801-70)
A View of Lochnagar
Events programme
Buy the Book
The catalogue for the 'Scottish Artists: From Caledonia to the Continent 1750-1900' exhibition
School sessions
Learning to look at Portraits
This session enables pupils studying Art & Design to examine some of the techniques and skills used to look at an historical image
Away with words: A Creative Writing workshop - Travel Writing
This workshop highlights the many possibilities for inspiring Creative Writing about the subject of Travel from works of art
Art Alive! Drama workshop
Taking inspiration from the Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent exhibition pupils will participate in a variety of in...
The art of sketchbooks
Students will work with freelance artists to examine the variety of styles and techniques that can be applied to the students' own sketchbooks
Map & directions
By train
The nearest train stations are London Victoria (10 minute walk) or London Charing Cross (20 minute walk).
Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By underground
The nearest tube stations are Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner (all approximately 10 minutes walk).
For further information visit the Transport for London website.
By coach / bus
Bus numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-minute walk from the Palace.
For further information visit the Transport for London website.
