14 December 2021

Manchester Art Gallery England, UK


 Photo: Adoration of the Golden Calf 1660 
by Claude Gelee, called Lorrain

The Manchester Art Gallery was founded by artists in 1823. It is located on Mosley Street.

I visited in October 2021. Following are a few photos.


The Chariot Race c1882 by 
Alexander von Wagner (1838-1919)
Oil on canvas

Was he inspired by the novel, Ben Hur published in 1880?





Girl with Beret, 1951
by Lucian Freud (1922-2011)
Oil on Canvas



The Dinner Hour, Wigan 1874
by Eyre Crowe (1824-1910)
Oil on Canvas

A Victorian will scene in the village of Wigan, Lancashire



Into thy hands Lord 1879
Briton Riviere 1840-1920
Oil on Canvas

The knight faces the darkness



Writing Desk designed by William Burges
Made by Gualbert Saunders 1865-67
Painted pine and mahogany with brass and leather

Notes

The Gallery is not open everyday so check for days and hours
Inside the museum
Gallery Cafe
A museum shop
Places to rest
Activities

Location: Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL

Tel 0161 235 8888




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