The Bedford Tower, Dublin Castle – Rose Barton

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The Bedford Tower, Upper Castle Yard, Dublin by Rose Barton is a refined glimpse into the architectural heart of the city. Drawn with precision and restraint, the sketch captures the distinctive form of Bedford Tower and the historic surroundings of Dublin Castle with elegant simplicity.

There is a quiet grace to the work. Barton’s light pencil handling leaves plenty of room for atmosphere, letting the structure itself become the focus while still suggesting the life and movement of the historic setting. It feels both documentary and artistic — a rare blend that gives the drawing its charm.

Rose Barton (1856–1929) was a gifted Irish artist known for her sensitive views of Dublin and its landmarks. This print is an excellent choice for anyone who loves Irish history, architecture, or understated classical drawing, bringing a sense of heritage and calm sophistication to any space.

About this work

The Bedford Tower, Upper Castle Yard, Dublin is a graphite drawing on paper by the Irish artist Rose Barton (1856–1929). It measures 18 × 11.3 cm and is in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI.7453). The subject is the Bedford Tower, built in 1761 as the centrepiece of the north side of the Upper Yard at Dublin Castle. The Gallery's record gives no date for the drawing and lists its provenance as unknown. This print is an open edition, made to order and shipped worldwide.

Sizes & Format

30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18″ — unframed or framed
40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24″ — unframed only
60 × 90 cm / 24 × 36″ — unframed or framed
100 × 150 cm / 40 × 60″ — unframed only
Frames in black, white or wood

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.

Questions about this print

Where is the original The Bedford Tower, Upper Castle Yard, Dublin by Rose Barton?
It is in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin (NGI.7453). It is a graphite drawing on paper, 18 × 11.3 cm. The Gallery's record gives no date and lists the provenance as unknown.

What is the Bedford Tower?
The Bedford Tower is the centrepiece of the north side of the Upper Yard at Dublin Castle, built in 1761. It was designed by Arthur Jones Nevill and completed by Thomas Eyre. The Irish Crown Jewels were stolen from it in 1907.

Who was Rose Barton?
Rose Barton (1856–1929) was born in Dublin, the daughter of a Tipperary lawyer, and began exhibiting with the Watercolour Society of Ireland in 1872. She studied under Paul Jacob Naftel and became known for watercolour and pencil views of Dublin and London streets, which appeared in books such as Picturesque Dublin, Old and New and her own Familiar London. Her work is in the National Gallery of Ireland, the Hugh Lane Gallery and the Ulster Museum.

What sizes and frames are available, and what does it cost?
This print is made at 30 × 45, 40 × 60, 60 × 90 and 100 × 150 cm. Frames in black, white or natural wood are offered at 30 × 45 and 60 × 90 cm; 40 × 60 and 100 × 150 cm are unframed only. The size and frame selector on this page shows the exact price of every option. Frames arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing, and the paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.

How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
Every print is made to order and dispatched within 2–5 business days, and shipping is free worldwide. After dispatch, delivery takes 3–7 business days in Ireland, 4–8 in the UK, 5–10 in the USA, 6–12 in Canada and 7–14 in Australia, with tracking by email. If your print arrives damaged or defective, email info@buyirishart.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we will replace it or refund you in full. Because every print is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a change of mind. See Shipping & Delivery and the refund policy.

Framed in black, natural wood or white, or unframed. Printed on archival matte paper and made to order.

Frame options and sizes

Frame finishes

Black — ash
Natural wood — oak
White — ash

All frames are 20 mm deep, made from responsibly sourced timber.

Glazing

Shatterproof clear acrylic — lighter than glass.

Paper

Archival matte paper — uncoated, off-white, acid-free and FSC-certified. No gloss, no laminate.

Sizes

30x45 cm / 12x18″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
40x60 cm / 16x24″ — unframed only
60x90 cm / 24x36″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
100x150 cm / 40x60″ — unframed only

Hanging

Framed prints arrive ready to hang, with a hanging kit for portrait or landscape. Unframed prints arrive without a frame — up to A4 ship flat, larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Care

For indoor use. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from damp. Dust with a dry cloth; wipe the acrylic with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

Shipping

Free worldwide shipping. Made to order and sent from the production hub closest to you — Ireland 3–7 business days, UK 4–8, USA 5–10, Canada 6–12, Australia 7–14. Framed prints are boxed with protective corners and internal supports.

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