Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle – Rose Barton
Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle – Rose Barton
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Elegant carriages file through the Cork Hill gate of Dublin Castle beneath the statue of Lady Justice, watched by a crowd that runs from brightly dressed children and soldiers to shadowy figures in the cold. Rose Barton paints the levée as a misty winter afternoon — and, quietly, as a study of the class divisions of Victorian Dublin.
Critics have called the work a "funereal depiction of a social class and an empire," drawing a line between Barton's eye and George Moore's novel A Drama in Muslin. One of the finest Irish watercolourists of her generation, Barton made city life her subject, worked in a delicate, atmospheric style, and became the second Irishwoman elected to the Royal Watercolour Society.
About this work
Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle is a watercolour on paper by the Irish artist Rose Barton (1856–1929), dated 1897. It measures 35.6 × 26.6 cm and is in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI.2989), presented in 1947 by Miss R. Havericks. The Gallery notes that Barton's watercolours capture the atmospheric effects of fog and twilight, and that her love of misty half lights shows the influence of Turner and Whistler. This print is an open edition, made to order and shipped worldwide.
Sizes & Format
- 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16″ — unframed or framed
- 45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24″ — unframed or framed
- 60 × 80 cm / 24 × 32″ — unframed or framed
- 75 × 100 cm / 30 × 40″ — unframed only
- Frames in black, white or wood
Print & Frame Details
Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.
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Questions about this print
Where is the original Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle by Rose Barton?
It is in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin (NGI.2989). It is a watercolour on paper dated 1897, measuring 35.6 × 26.6 cm, presented to the Gallery in 1947 by Miss R. Havericks. Works on paper are shown only in rotation, so check with the Gallery before a visit.
What does the painting show?
Carriages passing through the Cork Hill gate of Dublin Castle beneath the statue of Lady Justice, watched by a crowd of children, soldiers and onlookers on a misty winter afternoon. The viewpoint is the junction of Lord Edward Street and Cork Hill.
Who was Rose Barton?
Rose Barton (1856–1929) decided to become a professional artist in the 1880s. She studied in Paris under Henri Gervex and in London under Paul Jacob Naftel, accompanied by her friend Mildred Anne Butler, and exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Watercolour Society of Ireland throughout her career. The National Gallery of Ireland describes her watercolours as delicate evocations of fin-de-siècle houses and landscapes, with fog and twilight effects.
What sizes and frames are available, and what does it cost?
This print is made at 30 × 40, 45 × 60 and 60 × 80 cm, unframed or framed in black, white or natural wood, and at 75 × 100 cm, unframed only. The size and frame selector on this page shows the exact price of every option. Frames arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing, and the paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.
How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
Every print is made to order and dispatched within 2–5 business days, and shipping is free worldwide. After dispatch, delivery takes 3–7 business days in Ireland, 4–8 in the UK, 5–10 in the USA, 6–12 in Canada and 7–14 in Australia, with tracking by email. If your print arrives damaged or defective, email info@buyirishart.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we will replace it or refund you in full. Because every print is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a change of mind. See Shipping & Delivery and the refund policy.
Framed in black, natural wood or white, or unframed. Printed on archival matte paper and made to order.
Frame options and sizes
- Frame finishes
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- Black — ash
- Natural wood — oak
- White — ash
- Glazing
- Shatterproof clear acrylic — lighter than glass.
- Paper
- Archival matte paper — uncoated, off-white, acid-free and FSC-certified. No gloss, no laminate.
- Sizes
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- 30x40 cm / 12x16″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
- 45x60 cm / 18x24″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
- 60x80 cm / 24x32″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
- 75x100 cm / 30x40″ — unframed only
- Hanging
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang, with a hanging kit for portrait or landscape. Unframed prints arrive without a frame — up to A4 ship flat, larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.
- Care
- For indoor use. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from damp. Dust with a dry cloth; wipe the acrylic with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
- Shipping
- Free worldwide shipping. Made to order and sent from the production hub closest to you — Ireland 3–7 business days, UK 4–8, USA 5–10, Canada 6–12, Australia 7–14. Framed prints are boxed with protective corners and internal supports.
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