Exhibition—"Homecoming: Walter Osborne" Curator-Led Tour
Friday, October 17, 2025 11:00–11:45 AM
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- DescriptionJoin the curators of Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Dublin, 1880–1900 every Football Friday for an introduction to one of Ireland’s most acclaimed artists, as well as the people he knew and the places he visited. From luscious parks to bustling market scenes, quiet libraries and churches to intimate domestic interiors, Osborne’s luminous depictions of everyday life offer insights into Ireland’s changing realities at the turn of the twentieth century.
Meet at the entrance to the Temporary Exhibition Gallery. All are welcome.
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