The Evolving Life of Country House Display

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 09:45 am UTC+01:00

Russborough Demesne, Blessington, Ireland W91W284 | Bray

Russborough House and Park
Publisher/HostRussborough House and Park
The Evolving Life of Country House Display
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Join us at Russborough on April 10, 2025, for “The Evolving Life of Country House Display,” a special study day celebrating the return of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s Prodigal Son Series.
In addition to viewing these masterpieces in their last domestic setting, you’ll hear from leading experts, including:
• John Goodall (Country Life) – Keynote Speaker
• Alec Cobbe (Alec Cobbe Design) – “Inside Matters,” focusing on picture-hanging and interiors
• Frances Bailey (National Trust NI) – Revitalizing Mount Stewart
• David Sheehan (Castletown Foundation) – Recovering Castletown’s historic character
• Prof Adrian Tinniswood (University of Buckingham) – Travel writing’s role in shaping country house heritage
• Dr Seán O’Reilly (Institute of Historic Building Conservation) – Managing sociological and artistic aspects of display
• Dr Aidan O’Boyle (Office of Public Works) – Re-creating an 18th-century picture-hang at Russborough
• Prof John Hilary (University of Nottingham) – The Beit Collection and Murillo’s Prodigal Son series
• Leah Benson & Muirne Lydon (National Gallery of Ireland) – Preserving the Prodigal Son cycle
Discover how collectors, collections, and research have shaped these historic spaces, and learn fresh approaches to conserving, displaying, and interpreting country house collections.
This important exhibition is presented in partnership with @nationalgalleryofireland
Study-Day tickets €60 include lunch and refreshments. Book now - link in bio.
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Russborough Demesne, Blessington, Ireland W91W284, Rossborough House, Naas, County Wicklow, Ireland,Blessington, Bray

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