Frederic William Burton

One painting made him immortal. The rest of his work is just as extraordinary.

Frederic William Burton (1816–1900) created The Meeting on the Turret Stairs — one of the most reproduced works in the history of Irish art, and a painting of almost unbearable romantic intensity. Born in County Clare, he was a watercolourist of exceptional delicacy whose literary sensibility and sure technical hand brought medieval and romantic subjects to vivid life. He later became Director of the National Gallery in London for 20 years. A pivotal figure in Irish art and an enduring favourite.

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Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Irish Artist Frederic William Burton Art Print