The Burrell Collection In Glasgow, Scotland

In 1944, The Burrell Collection was gifted to the city of Glasgow by sir william and Lady Burrell. The collection can be found at Pollok Country Park in the south of the city. This astounding collection of art works consists of over 9,000 items. The collection is very diverse and includes some modern sculptures as well as an Islamic art collection. There are works of art by Degas, Cezanne and other European artists. There is a stunning collection of alabasters, English furniture, stained glass and tapestries. The Burrell Collection also contains an immensely important collection of medieval art, as well as collections from Egypt and Ancient China.