Collection: George Petrie

Antiquarian Landscape, Archaeology & Irish Heritage

Museum-quality reproductions celebrating the work of George Petrie (1790–1866), one of Ireland’s most influential artists, antiquarians, and cultural historians. Widely regarded as the Father of Irish Archaeology, Petrie devoted his life to documenting Ireland’s ancient monuments, landscapes, and architectural heritage through meticulous drawings and watercolours.

Cultural Narrative

Born in Dublin, George Petrie played a central role in preserving Ireland’s cultural memory during the 19th century. His work combined artistic skill with scholarly precision, recording round towers, early churches, ruins, and historic sites at a time when many were at risk of decay or destruction.

Petrie’s paintings and drawings are characterised by careful observation, restrained colour, and exceptional attention to architectural detail. Through his landscapes and antiquarian studies, he created a visual archive of Ireland’s past, helping to shape national understanding of Irish identity, history, and place.

Buying Reassurance

Each artwork in the George Petrie Collection is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée print, created for long-term enjoyment and conservation-grade display.

• Archival pigment inks for exceptional detail and tonal accuracy
• Premium heavyweight, acid-free, FSC-certified archival paper
• Available framed or unframed to suit traditional and contemporary interiors
• Carefully reproduced to preserve Petrie’s line work, textures, and historic precision
• Free worldwide shipping with no hidden fees