Favoured Lands, Favoured Arts

  • Free to visit

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Event times:

13:00 - 14:00

Event location:

National Library of Ireland

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

Join us for this talk focusing on the unique collection at the National Library of Ireland & other Collections.

As part of our Homes of Literary & Visual Giants series, Professor Fontanella will discuss the fascinating King-Tenison family.

Edward King-Tenison and Lady Louisa (Anson) Tenison were crucial figures in the cultural history of Ireland's mid-nineteenth century. He a pioneer photographer and experimental scientist in that new field, while also a governmental representative on various levels; she a significant chronicler of their journeys together, and a directive figure in various manual arts...and in the way they carried out their lives.

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