Irreverent Ireland

Running concurrently with “Artistic Islands” in Dublin Castle’s State Apartment Galleries, “Irreverent Ireland” marked the return of the Van der Hagen Painted Hangings, a set of 18th-century theatrical paintings created for a 1731 celebration at the Castle. Produced by Dutch artist Willem Van der Hagen alongside architect Edward Lovett Pearce, the hangings used perspective and illusion to draw viewers directly into their painted scenes.

Contracted alongside the “Artistic Islands” commission, Lonely Osprey provided exhibition photography and visual documentation of this companion show, supporting Dublin Castle’s presentation of both exhibitions as part of the same production engagement.