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3 works across 2 institutions
Dublin holds 3 works by Gustave Courbet across 2 institutions, including National Gallery of Ireland and Hugh Lane Gallery.
Courbet's Realism was a deliberate provocation — painting peasants and working people with the scale previously reserved for history painting. In person, his canvases have a physical solidity: the paint is thick, surfaces rough, colours earthy and dense.
Collections in this city
National Gallery of Ireland
Dublin · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Hugh Lane Gallery
💎 Hidden GemDublin · 2 works on display
Planning your visit to Dublin
The National Gallery of Ireland and the National Museum are both near Merrion Square and free to enter — easily combined in a single day. Dublin is very walkable; most museums are within 20 minutes of each other. Check ahead for free guided tours, which are excellent at both venues.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.