The Royal Arch Dundee 1910
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This structure replaced a temporary wooden arch for the arrival of Queen Victoria's first visit to Dundee in 1844. This sandstone building stood for around 100 years and was demolished in 1964 due to the necessity for the landfall of the newly constructed Tay Road Bridge. I don't remember this at all I was too young but it's demise divides older people to this day. Some were glad to see the back of it as it looked archaic and was covered in birds droppings and attracted vermin. Others thought the magnificent Norman style was yet again another thoughtless attack on the city's culture and heritage. On balance progress won the day with the much needed bridge being built but maybe it could've been dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere in the city. I tried to give it a nice bright shiny feel to it and reflection of sunlight on the sandstone. There was a couple of photos that I based this image on a bit of a mixture. It seems to be one that many people have commented on as being their favourite painting that I have done. Hope you like it too.
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Philip Golden
I was born in Dundee Scotland 1961 which makes me around 54 ish. I am mainly self taught although have had college training earlier in my life. Although I have been painting since I left school in the late 70's it's not until recently that I have taken it up again with an endeavour to learn and…
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