Petrie – Last Circuit of Pilgrims, Clonmacnoise | Irish Art Print
Petrie – Last Circuit of Pilgrims, Clonmacnoise | Irish Art Print
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September 9th, every year. Pilgrims walking the ancient ground at Clonmacnoise — circling the ruins, honouring St. Ciarán, keeping a tradition that had endured for over a thousand years. George Petrie was there to watch it end.
Painted in graphite and watercolour between 1843 and 1846, this is one of the great elegiac images of Irish culture — the last gathering before the Famine broke the pattern forever. O'Rourke's Tower, the Cathedral's north façade, the Cross of the Scriptures. The evening light. The figures moving slowly through the ruins of a civilisation that had once made Ireland the centre of European learning.
Petrie (1790–1866) was not just a painter. He was an antiquarian, a collector of Irish music, and a man who understood that what he was recording was disappearing. This painting is why the National Gallery of Ireland kept it.
Some subjects deserve a wall. This is one of them.
Printed on archival paper — matte, uncoated, natural off-white, 250 gsm, acid-free and FSC-certified. Made to last without yellowing.
Available framed or unframed.
From the NGI collection.
Bring History Home
Whether you’re an art lover, a history enthusiast, or someone with a deep connection to Ireland, this piece resonates with timeless charm and cultural pride. Let it inspire conversations and reflections, as it connects the monumental past with your present.
Add The Last Circuit of Pilgrims at Clonmacnoise to your collection today and celebrate the artistry, spirituality, and resilience of Ireland.
Sizes & Format
- 30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18″
- 60 × 90 cm / 24 × 36″
Shop now and own a piece of history! Our archival paper, in off-white and uncoated, offers fine art quality for art enthusiasts seeking a luxurious way to enjoy world-class artworks:
- Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white).
- Acid-Free: pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time.
- Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils).
- Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified paper for sustainability.
- National Gallery of Ireland Collection
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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Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.
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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- 30x45 cm / 12x18″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
- 40x60 cm / 16x24″ — unframed only
- 60x90 cm / 24x36″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
- 100x150 cm / 40x60″ — 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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