The Irish Treaty Ratification (1921) – Sir John Lavery
The original hangs in Leinster House, Dublin — where the Irish Government sits today.
In December 1921, Ireland voted for its own future. Sir John Lavery was in the room. He painted what he saw — the solemnity, the weight, the men who understood exactly what they were deciding. It remains one of the most important historical paintings ever made in Ireland.
For the Irish living far from home, there is no more powerful way to bring that moment back.
A2 framed print. Arrives ready to hang.
About the Painting
Lavery painted the scene with the eye of a witness and the skill of a master. Born in Belfast in 1856, he became one of the most celebrated portrait painters of his generation — moving between London and Dublin, documenting the faces and moments that shaped his era. He chose to record the Treaty ratification because he understood its weight. The painting has hung in Leinster House ever since.
Print Specifications
- A2 (42 × 59.4 cm) — the scale the painting deserves
- Archival giclée inks — gallery-grade, fade-resistant, built to last
- Heavyweight museum paper — off-white, uncoated, exceptional colour depth
- FSC-certified frames — black, white or wood, ready to hang
- Colour-verified against the original for accuracy
- Free worldwide shipping from Ireland. No hidden fees.
About Sir John Lavery
Sir John Lavery (1856–1941) was born in Belfast and became one of Ireland's greatest painters. He studied in Glasgow, London and Paris before establishing himself as the preeminent portrait painter of his generation. His face appeared on Irish banknotes for decades — his wife Hazel used as the model for Éire. He documented the Treaty ratification because he understood he was watching history. He was right.
