Burrell Collection

British  

/ ˈbʌrəl /

noun

1. a gallery in Glasgow, noted for its collection of paintings, textiles, furniture, ceramics, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Burrell Collection

C20: named after Sir William Burrell (1861–1958), Scottish shipping magnate, and his wife Constance, who founded the collection

Example Sentences

The Lord Lieutenant said she met the King last year at the opening of the refurbished Burrell Collection and hoped to welcome the royal couple back to Glasgow "very soon".

From BBC • May 7, 2023

Sir William Burrell, best known for the famous and extensive Burrell Collection of artwork in Pollok Park in Glasgow, bought the Wallachia to ship goods to the British Empire.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2023

Glasgow Life's chief executive, Bridget McConnell, said the Burrell Collection was "among the finest personal art collections ever amassed".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022

Glasgow's Burrell Collection will reopen on 29 March after being closed for more than five years as it underwent a £68.25m refurbishment.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022

The exhibition's compact, informative catalog recounts the history of the Italian painting collection, which is primarily housed in two Glasgow Museum buildings: the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Burrell Collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2015