This lecture will focus on the exhibitions of Old Masters, held in Dublin from 1814 until 1832 where many paintings from private collections were on display. These exhibitions were organised by the Royal Irish Institution which was formed in 1813 and surviving catalogues reveal a fascinating view of the extensive range of artworks on view to the public in Dublin during the late Georgian period.

Cora McDonagh is a PhD candidate at Maynooth University. She is currently researching for her thesis entitled @Art collections from Irish Country Houses: Exhibitions, Estate Expenditure and Civic Bequests from 1814-1914', under the supervision of Dr Alison FitzGerald and Professor Terence Dooley. She is the recipient of the 2019 Desmond Guiness Scholarship.

Please not this is a pre-recorded virtual lecture, the link to access this will be sent out at 3PM to all those booked. Bookings will close 24 hours beforehand. The recording will be available to watch for 7 days to those who have booked.