13 Facts About Burrell Collection

Burrell Collection is a museum in Glasgow, Scotland, managed by Glasgow Museums.

Burrell Collection then began the process of finding a home for the remaining 6,000 items.

Burrell Collection initially wanted it to go to London, which he saw as the centre of the art world.

Burrell Collection approached the Westminster government with the idea that he would leave his collection to the nation as a separate government institution, like the Wallace Collection.

Burrell Collection then approached London County Council with a similar offer.

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Burrell Collection had already gifted 48 paintings and 30 prints to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in 1925, and much of his collection was already on semi-permanent display there, particularly the Chinese works.

Burrell Collection's influence was instrumental in Burrell's final decision to offer his collection to the city of Glasgow.

All plans for the Burrell Collection were abandoned and collection remained in storage for many years.

Burrell Collection acquired items from all periods of Chinese history; including Neolithic burial urns, carved jades, porcelain from the T'ang Dynasty, bronze ritual vessels, earthenware figures, and antique furniture.

Burrell Collection includes an array of French art from Realist painting to Impressionism, including works by Bonvin, Boudin, Corot, Courbet, Daubigny, Daumier, Degas, Fantin-Latour, Manet and Millet.

Burrell Collection had a particular appreciation for Degas and with more than 20 works by the artist.

Burrell Collection acquired works from a number of dealers during this time.

Nearest railway station to the Burrell Collection is Pollokshaws West, with trains to Glasgow Central normally operating four times per hour.