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Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery holds 1 work by Francisco Goya (1746–1828) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Goya's range is extraordinary — from elegant royal portraits to the brutal nightmare of the Black Paintings — and understanding him requires seeing that range in person. His late works have an expressionistic ferocity that reproduction tends to darken and flatten.
Scottish National Gallery
Edinburgh · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Planning your visit to Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery is in the city centre between the Old and New Towns, with an excellent collection that is free to enter. The Scottish National Museum of Modern Art is a 15-minute walk or short taxi from the centre. Edinburgh is very walkable but hilly — comfortable shoes are essential.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.