Degas Pastels from Burrell Collection Shown at National Gallery London
To mark the centenary of Edgar Degas's death on September 27, 1917, the National Gallery in London presents 'Drawn in Colour: Degas from the Burrell' from September 20 to May 7. The exhibition features thirteen rare pastels from the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, shown outside Scotland for the first time since their acquisition in the early 20th century. Scottish shipping magnate and philanthropist Sir William Burrell assembled one of the world's finest collections of Degas pastels, spanning the artist's career and depicting his favorite subjects: ballet, horse racing, and women at their toilette. These works are part of a collection of 9,000 objects—including tapestries, stained glass, sculptures, and paintings—that Burrell donated to the city of Glasgow in 1944.
Key facts
- Edgar Degas died on September 27, 1917.
- The exhibition 'Drawn in Colour: Degas from the Burrell' runs from September 20 to May 7.
- The show is at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London.
- Thirteen rare pastels are on display from the Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
- The pastels are shown outside Scotland for the first time since their acquisition in the early 20th century.
- Sir William Burrell was a Scottish shipping magnate and philanthropist.
- Burrell's collection includes works from all periods of Degas's career.
- Degas's favorite subjects are ballet, horse racing, and women at their toilette.
- The Burrell Collection comprises 9,000 objects including tapestries, stained glass, sculptures, and paintings.
- Burrell donated the collection to the city of Glasgow in 1944.
Entities
Artists
- Edgar Degas
Institutions
- National Gallery London
- Burrell Collection
Locations
- London
- Glasgow
- Scotland
- Trafalgar Square