Highlights from Hugh Lane Gallery

An impressionistic painting of a London bridge in tones of blue, purple, grey and brown. In the background you can see the city, with large smoking chimney stacks.
Claude Monet (1840-1927), Waterloo Bridge, Overcast Weather. Collection and image © Hugh Lane Gallery. Donated by Ella Fry, 1905.

Now open
Rooms 47 and 48 | Admission free.

The National Gallery of Ireland is delighted to present a selection of outstanding works from the collections of Hugh Lane Gallery, which is currently closed due to refurbishment. These paintings are an excellent representation of 19th and 20th century Irish and international art. 

Hugh Lane Gallery was founded in 1908 by Sir Hugh Lane, who also played an important role in the history of the National Gallery of Ireland. Many of the works on display here formed part of Hugh Lane Gallery’s original holdings. Highlights of the collection include Sir Hugh’s Impressionist paintings (now shared in partnership with the National Gallery, London) and a fine group of paintings by Francis Bacon.