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The Hunterian
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At the heart of the University of Glasgow since 1807, The Hunterian connects people with stories, individuals and ideas.
Glasgow, Scotland
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    The Hunterian
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    Mar 28, 2021
    To celebrate the move to British Summer Time and the clocks 'springing' forward, we'd like to share Frances Macdonald McNair's beautiful watercolour 'Spring' (1900-1905). McNair made an important contribution to the development and recognition of the distinctive ‘Glasgow Style’.
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    The Hunterian
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    Mar 26, 2023
    To celebrate the clocks ‘springing’ forward today, enjoy this beautiful watercolour ‘Spring’ by Frances Macdonald McNair. Frances was a member of ‘The Four’ alongside her sister Margaret, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and James Herbert McNair and developed the ‘Glasgow Style’.
    A stylised mirror image of a woman with long flowing dark hair wearing a long grey cloak and dress, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage. The figures are elongated with a mythical Celtic influence
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    The Hunterian
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    Mar 20, 2024
    Enjoy this beautiful watercolour by Frances Macdonald McNair titled ‘Spring’ on the first day of the new season! Frances was part of the Glasgow-based artistic collective 'The Four', alongside Charles Rennie Mackintosh, her husband James Herbert McNair and her sister, Margaret.
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    The Hunterian
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    Apr 18, 2022
    More seasonal works on the theme of Spring from our collections @UofGlasgow This watercolour on linen titled ‘Spring’ is by Frances Macdonald McNair. 🤩
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    The Hunterian
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    Mar 29, 2020
    As the clocks have now sprung forward, here’s the rather stunning ‘Spring in Glasgow’ of c.1941 by Scottish Colourist J. D. Fergusson. He’s even included @UofGlasgow in the background! 😍 #QuaranTeamUofG #MuseumFromHome #ArtCanHelp
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    The Hunterian
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    Nov 5, 2024
    #OTD in 1864, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh was born. ‘The White Rose and the Red Rose’ is one of the finest surviving examples of her work in gesso, retaining its original finish and ornament. This can be seen for free, on display in the #Hunterian Art Gallery at @UofGlasgow
    Gesso panel seen in a white frame. Two female figures are depicted at the centre of the panel, surrounded by painted roses, and glass beads and shells added to the surface. Fine line work on the panel appears as textured, as if painted on like icing.
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    The Hunterian
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    Aug 24, 2024
    #OTD in 1873, Frances Macdonald McNair was born. She produced some of the most powerful imagery of the #GlasgowStyle, often collaborating with her sister Margaret Macdonald. 'The Choice' is one of seven symbolist works by the artist produced between 1908 and her death in 1921.
    Watercolour painting depicting two separate couples embraced. One couple has roses cascading from their hands to their feet, while the other has gold coins.
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    The Hunterian
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    Jul 11, 2020
    We’re taking a virtual tour of Glasgow over the next few weeks through works from our collections @UofGlasgow. First stop Kelvinbridge with ‘Glasgow University from the River Kelvin at Kelvinbridge by day’ by Graham Murray of c.1930-55! #MuseumFromHome #ArtCanHelp #QuaranTeamUofG
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    The Hunterian
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    Jan 27, 2022
    📢We are recruiting! The Hunterian is looking for a Curator of Mineralogy and Petrology to develop, care for, and engage audiences with the these amazing collections. Find out more at ow.ly/tS9050HFso5
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    The Hunterian
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    Oct 3, 2019
    Happy #ScottishMuseumsDay We are Scotland's oldest public museum, established in 1807. In 1870 we moved with the @UofGlasgow to Gilmorehill and our Museum has been in the same building ever since. Spot the familiar window, columns and even some exhibits in the picture below!
    a black and white picture of the interior of the Hunterian museum in 1870. The central area is filled with exhibits including stuffed big cats in the foreground
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    The Hunterian
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    Aug 18, 2020
    The big day is finally here! The Hunterian Museum @UofGlasgow reopens this morning at 10am and we can’t wait to see you! Book your timed ticket for admission via our website: bit.ly/3fY5HcT #ReOpening #TeamUofG #MuseumsAreGo
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    The Hunterian
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    May 16, 2019
    These rainbow coloured minerals definitely spark some joy for us 🌈 The one on the left was found on Rum, while the mineral on the right was found in Queensland 🌈 #RainbowMW #MuseumWeek Tell us - what is it about museums that make you feel good? 💃🙌 #MuseumsSparkJoy
    strips of rainbow colours in a close up of a mineral
    blue and turquoise iridescent colours on a mineral
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    The Hunterian
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    Sep 11, 2021
    It’s been a VERY long time since we’ve been able to say this! 😊 The Hunterian Museum, Hunterian Art Gallery and the Mackintosh House @UofGlasgow are all OPEN this weekend! And we have new opening hours: 10am–5pm on Sat and Sun! Hope to see you soon! bit.ly/3tjahuq
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    The Hunterian
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    Nov 30, 2020
    Happy St Andrew’s Day! This textile design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is from The Hunterian Collection @UofGlasgow. The design makes a play on the Scottish flag, the Saltire, which shows a white St Andrew's cross against a blue background. #HunterianFromHome