County Clare, Eire I
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lithograph (aluminum and stone) in yellow, red, blue, and white on German Etching paper
Dimensions
image: 23.7 x 38 cm (9 5/16 x 14 15/16 in.) sheet: 29.5 x 43.7 cm (11 5/8 x 17 3/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Accession Number
1984.34.505
Art Historical Context
**County Clare, Eire I** (1967) by Robert Parker captures the rugged beauty of Ireland's County Clare, a region known for its dramatic cliffs, ancient stone walls, and windswept Atlantic shores. Created during a period of growing American interest in European travel and folklore in the late 1960s, this lithograph reflects Parker's fascination with landscape and place. "Eire," the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland, evokes a sense of cultural heritage nostalgia, inviting viewers to explore Ireland's timeless allure through Parker's expressive lens. Printed in vibrant yellow, red, blue, and white on...