Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle – Rose Barton

Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle – Rose Barton

Step into the heart of Victorian Dublin with this print of Going to the Levée at Dublin Castle by renowned Irish watercolorist Rose Barton (1865–1929).

This evocative scene captures the grandeur and social divisions of a formal levée at Dublin Castle, where elegant carriages pass through the Cork Hill gate, overlooked by the statue of Lady Justice. Barton's masterful use of watercolor creates a misty, atmospheric winter afternoon, while the contrasting crowds—from brightly dressed children and soldiers to shadowy figures in muted tones—subtly reflect the class distinctions of the era.

Critics have called this work a "funereal depiction of a social class and an empire," drawing connections between Barton's perspective and historical literary works like A Drama in Muslin by George Moore.

Sizes & Format

• 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16″
• 45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24″
• 60 × 80 cm / 24 × 32″
• Available unframed

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

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