Picture Library
The Picture Library consists of over 15,000 art works from the collection. Many works are available in medium format colour transparencies (4 x 5) and all works are available in black and white. We also organise new photography if required. Transparencies are regularly checked by the Photographic Department to ensure our clients receive high quality images. We are particularly keen to promote academic publishing.

Guidelines on material in Copyright
Some of the collection is in copyright, which means that copyright permission must be cleared by the artist's estate before the Gallery will supply images. In some cases we have been assigned copyright and therefore have permission to charge royalties.

• Copyright is the right to permit or prohibit copying. It starts automatically when a new work is created and continues to protect the work for seventy years after the death of the artist.
• Unless there is a contract or other document assigning it to another individual or estate, copyright usually belongs to the artist.
• Like any other property, copyright can be given, licensed, bought or sold.
• Unlike other property, ownership of the copyright in an artwork may be separated from the ownership of the artwork itself.

If you wish to reproduce a work which is in copyright, we have a database of many copyright estates. If you forward a letter to us requesting permission, we will in turn send it to the relevant estate, wherever possible.

Picture Research
Application form for photos for research only
We will endeavour to assist picture researchers as far as possible and work closely with the Curatorial Department.

Filming on the Gallery Premises
Filming in the Gallery contract
If you wish to film/photograph in the Gallery, please give at least one week's notice in writing. We require security clearance and also require a copy of your insurance indemnification. Please let us know the type of equipment, number of crew as well as your power requirements. If you are filming works in copyright, we need to clear filming with the copyright holder(s) prior to your arrival.

Licence Applications
Licence
Application forms and/or pricelists are available from the Rights & Reproductions Department for any use of National Gallery of Ireland images. Each application covers one time use only. Authorised filming may only take place Monday-Friday. We do not give rights in perpetuity.

Canvas Reproductions and Photographs
Pricelist for reproductions
We can order canvases/photographs of works in the Collection. These are very popular with both the general public and businesses such as hotels and conference centres. Prices are available on request.

For further information, please contact:
Marie McFeely Rights & Reproductions Officer
Louise Morgan Rights & Reproductions Assistant

Rights and Reproductions Department
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square West
Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 1-663 3526 / 7
Fax: + 353 1 662 9072

Email: picturelibrary@ngi.ie