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Dublin Festival of History: The Enduring Legacy of Sir Hugh Lane (1875-1915)

Portrait of Hugh Lane, 1907 by Antonio Mancini (1852 - 1930)

Portrait of Hugh Lane, 1907 by Antonio Mancini (1852 - 1930)

  • Talks & Art Courses

Saturday 27 September 2025
11.30am

Free

Join us for this talk on The Enduring Legacy of Sir Hugh Lane (1875-1915) with Dr Anne Cormican

 

This talk with Dr Anne Cormican explores Hugh Lane’s bold and impassioned vision for the development of art in Ireland. Through images of works chosen by Lane for a gallery of modern art and those which continue to enter the collection, in addition to works resulting from his appointment as Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, Lane’s singular and ongoing contribution to art in Ireland will be examined.

Free, no booking required, come along on the day, subject to availability.

 

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Self Portrait Sarah Cecilia Harrison 1889