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e National Gallery of Ireland

This purpose-built gallery was opened to . Pierrot
the public in 1864. It houses many excellent This Cubist-style
work, by Spanish-
exhibits, largely due to generous bequests, born artist Juan Gris,
such as the Milltown collection of works of is one of many vari-
art from Russborough House (see p136). ations he painted on
Playwright George Bernard Shaw was also a the theme of Pierrot
and Harlequin. This
benefactor, leaving a third of his estate to particular one dates
the gallery. Although the empha sis is on from 1921.
Irish art, the major schools of Euro pean
painting are well represented. The historic
Dargan and Milltown wings have been
undergoing major refurbishment, and the
location of exhibits is subject to change.

Gallery Guide
The main entrance is through the
lofty Millennium Wing on Clare
Street. The gallery has been under-
going major refurbishments and
displays are being rearranged.
Visitors are advised to call or
check the website in advance to
confirm whether and where
specific exhibits will be displayed.

Mezzanine
level

. A Landscape
This work, by Irish landscape painter Thomas
Roberts (1748–77), does not depict a particular
place, but illustrates the artist's preference for
the classical landscape.

Key to Floorplan
Modern European Art: 1850–1950
European Sculpture and
Decorative Arts
Print Gallery
Refurbished galleries
Non-exhibition space

For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp296–7 and pp308–11

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