Wednesday 11 January 2012

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

In course of discharge from the RIE hospital I noticed the Agamenon 2006.(see prev.post)
The discovery of the painting dominating the mall of the centre set me looking for more art.
Looking along the main ground level corridor, this gem of Madonna of the Bass Rock by John Bellany was along with the gathered Artitsts of Healthcare.
Madonna of the Bass Rock by John Bellany

 

Madonna of the Bass Rock

by John Bellany

1997 Medium: watercolour Size: 90 x 71 cm Reg. Number: P853 About this painting:
Born in 1942 into a family of fishermen, Bellany came to prominance in the 1960s with his early work: large allegorical pieces depicting fishing communities and their environment. Since then Bellany has become one of Scotland's most famous artists. His distinctive style, of which this piece is a recognisable example, has influenced many Scottish artists after him. To find out more about AiH please visit www.artinhealthcare.org.uk.

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