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

Since reopening, the Burrell Collection welcomed over 500,000 visitors and contributed an economic impact of £20m for Glasgow in its first six months.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

The Burrell Collection has been named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, which comes with a £120,000 award.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 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

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