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Waterford Treasures – Three Museums in the Viking Triangle has the pleasure of introducing Dr. Marie Bourke who will present;

‘Frederic William Burton and his romantic connection to Waterford’.

Join Dr Marie Bourke (former Keeper-Head of Education, NGI), curator of the exhibition: Frederic William Burton: For the Love of Art, at the National Gallery of Ireland in an illustrated talk.

Marie will shed light on this leading water-colourist of the Pre-Raphaelite era, who was renowned for his romantic ‘The Meeting on the Turret Stairs’, 1864 but also had a romantic connection with Miss Mary Palliser of Waterford.

Booking is highly recommended!

Only €5 for this exciting talk and all proceeds go towards the Museum acquisition and conservation fund.

Contact the reception at the Medieval Museum or the Bishop’s Palace, phone 0761 10 2501or email [email protected] to book your tickets.

This event is generously sponsored by the Granville Hotel.

Monday the 8th of January, 2018 at 7.30pm in the Garden Room of the award winning Medieval Museum.