The Irish Country House: A New Vision
An exploration of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland, ‘The Irish Country House: A New Vision’ combines well-preserved historic estates with adventurous contemporary restorations, celebrating some of the most characterful houses in Ireland. From the ornate refurbishment of a castle by a Mexican financier to the bold palette of a contemporary artist’s renovation to an Elizabethan Revival house, the diversity and dynamism on display reveals the reinvigorated spirit of Ireland’s historic interiors.
An exploration of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland, ‘The Irish Country House: A New Vision’ combines well-preserved historic estates with adventurous contemporary restorations, celebrating some of the most characterful houses in Ireland. From the ornate refurbishment of a castle by a Mexican financier to the bold palette of a contemporary artist’s renovation to an Elizabethan Revival house, the diversity and dynamism on display reveals the reinvigorated spirit of Ireland’s historic interiors.
Robert O’Byrne is a writer and lecturer specializing in the fine and decorative arts. He is the author of more than a dozen books, a former columnist for ‘Apollo’ magazine, and has written for both ‘The Burlington Magazine’ and the ‘Irish Arts Review’.
- Publisher: Rizzoli
- Hard cover
- Full colour photography by Luke White
- Number of pages: 272 pages
- ISBN: 9780847832835