LOOK AGAIN: More than 30 French Impressionist paintings from Glasgow's civic collections will be shown in a fresh venue today, in their temporary home in Kirkcudbright Town Hall.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow is closed for a [pounds]27.9m refurbishment, and this has allowed its priceless collection to be moved to Dumfries and Galloway for the summer.
Works by artists including Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Cezanne and Sisley will be on display.
The subjects range from river and mountain landscapes to depictions of urban life, including Pissarro's The Tuileries Gardens.
The exhibition, part of a plan to extend public access to the national treasures held in Glasgow's collection, has been given financial support by the Scottish Executive.
In the early twentieth century, Kirkcudbright was noted for its beauty and artistic excellence, being the home of artists such as Edward Hornel, one of the Glasgow Boys, and Jessie M King.
Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "This wonderful exhibition takes some of the finest pieces in Glasgow's collection to a part of Scotland with a tremendous cultural heritage.
"The Impressionists have always been popular with the public, and I am sure this exhibition will prove to be a success."
Patricia Ferguson, minister for culture, said: "It is fitting that this exhibition should take place in Kirkcudbright - whose name has long been associated with artists."
The exhibition runs until August 28 and entry is free.
Picture: Angela Catlin
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