William Burton Conyngham and his Irish circle of antiquarian artists

"In the midst of a resurgence of pride in Ireland's history during the 18th century, William Burton, later Conyngham (1733-1796), strove to emulate his British counterparts in producing albums of engravings illustrating the beauties of the country's heritage. To further his aims, he f...

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Main Author: Harbison, Peter (Author)
Document Type: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven, Conn. [u.a.] : Yale Univ. Press , c 2012
Subjects:
Conyngham, William Burton > 1732 or 1733-1796 > Art collections
Conyngham, William Burton > 1732 or 1733-1796 > Friends and associates
Hibernian Antiquarian Society
Conyngham, William Burton
Irland
Malerei
Zeichnung
Geschichte 1750-1800
Rezensiertes Werk
Ireland > In art > Catalogs
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Author Notes:Peter Harbison
Table of Contents:
  • William Burton Conyngham, Maecenas and Superior Patriot
  • The Genesis of Burton Conyngham's Collection of Drawings
  • The Hibernian Antiquarian Society
  • Expeditions to Glendalough, Connacht, Wexford, Tipperary and Down
  • Artists Represented in Burton Conyngham's Collection
  • Catalogue Sources.

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