Scottish National Gallery Exhibition Labels used for Marriage Proposal

July 12 2021

Image of Scottish National Gallery Exhibition Labels used for Marriage Proposal

Picture: edinburghlive.co.uk

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Scottish press have shared news that the curators of the Scottish National Gallery had conspired with Edinburgh resident Jose Cava last week propose to his partner Sophia Victoria Harrison in front of Diego Velázquez's Old Woman Frying Eggs. The gallery created this exhibition label (pictured) to be placed next to the painting on the day of the couple's visit. Most happily, Sophia accepted.

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Congratulations to the happy couple. However, I can't help think that Old Woman Frying Eggs was a rather unconventional choice for such a romantic gesture. Might any readers of AHN have any suggestions of slightly more romantic images from the SNG's collection that might suit?!


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