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The Meeting on the Turret Stairs – Irish Romantic Art Print

The Meeting on the Turret Stairs – Irish Romantic Art Print

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The Meeting on the Turret Stairs – Collector’s Edition Fine Art Print

A museum-grade reproduction of Ireland’s most beloved painting, crafted for collectors who value heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy. Faithfully produced using archival materials and colour-accurate giclée methods, this edition brings the emotional depth of Frederic William Burton’s masterpiece into your home.

About the Artwork

The Meeting on the Turret Stairs (1864) is one of the most iconic works in Irish art and is held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. Voted “Ireland’s Favourite Painting,” it depicts the final, silent encounter between two tragic lovers, Hellelil and Hildebrand. Burton’s refined technique, influenced by Pre-Raphaelite principles, creates an atmosphere of tenderness, restraint, and profound emotional tension.

This watercolour was inspired by a medieval Danish ballad translated by Burton’s friend Whitley Stokes and published in Fraser’s Magazine in 1855. The ballad tells of Hellelil, who falls in love with her personal guard, Hildebrand, Prince of Engelland. When her father disapproves, he commands his sons to slay the prince. Hildebrand kills all but the youngest brother—spared at Hellelil’s request—yet ultimately dies from his wounds. Instead of depicting violence, Burton chose to illustrate the lovers’ final, wordless embrace on the turret stairs.

Novelist George Eliot praised Burton’s ability to elevate the subject matter, writing that “the artist has raised it to the highest pitch of refined emotion.” Fine brushwork reminiscent of miniature painting reveals Burton’s meticulous method; he often executed numerous preparatory studies before producing a finished watercolour.

Cultural Significance

  • Permanently housed in the National Gallery of Ireland
  • Voted “Ireland’s Favourite Painting” in a national public poll
  • Considered a defining work of Irish Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite-influenced art
  • A cultural symbol of Irish romanticism, memory, and storytelling

Provenance

Sold by the artist to Edward Fox Withem (1864); J.W. Knight (1865); Agnew’s (1866); J.W. Knowles, Manchester; Christie’s (John Knowles sale, 7 May 1877, lot 67); J. Grant Morris; Christie’s (J. Grant Morris sale, 23–25 April 1898, lot 7); Agnew’s; Miss Margaret Stokes (1898); bequeathed to the National Gallery of Ireland in 1900.

Exhibition History

  • Annual Exhibition, Society of Painters in Watercolours, Dublin, 1864
  • Dublin International Exhibition, Earlsfort Terrace, 1865
  • Loan Collection of Works by Sir Frederic Burton, NGI, 1900
  • Whitechapel Exhibition of Irish Art, London, 1913
  • Irish Art in the 19th Century, Crawford Municipal School of Art, 1971
  • Aspects of Irish Art, major US museum tour (Columbus, Toledo, St. Louis), 1974
  • Irish Watercolours 1675–1925, Museum of Fine Arts, Dallas, 1976
  • Irish Watercolours and Drawings, McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, 1993

Materials & Craftsmanship

Archival Print Edition

  • Printed on 250 gsm museum-quality matte paper
  • High-resolution giclée pigment inks for colour stability and accuracy
  • Acid-free, pH-neutral materials engineered for 100+ years longevity

Collector’s Edition Framed Prints

  • FSC-certified solid wood frames: White Gallery, Black Gallery, or Natural Wood
  • UV-protective, shatter-resistant archival glazing
  • Professional mounting with conservation-grade backing
  • Delivered fully assembled and ready to hang

Why Collect This Piece

  • A meaningful connection to Ireland’s most treasured artwork
  • Produced to museum standards for display and long-term preservation
  • Ideal for heritage homes, romantic interiors, or personal collections
  • An emblem of love, fate, and Irish storytelling that resonates across generations

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