Russborough House
Russborough House
Contents
Aim
Introduction
Construction of Russborough House
Owners of Russborough House
Layout of Russborough House
Art collections
Robberies
Conclusions
Bibliography
Aim
The aim of this piece to introduce the Roussborough house, a vast mansion built centuries ago. Its history, art collections and owners will be discussed here.
Introduction
Rusborrough House is a historic monument, boasting some of most impressive views in Ireland. It is one of the most beautiful houses in the country and visitors are welcomed to an extensive tour of the rooms and detailed descriptions of interior details and pieces of art that are displayed there.
Construction of Russborough House
Russborough House, located near Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow, was designed in 1741 by Richard Cassels and it took over 10 years to build it. The House was built for Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Miltown. Cassels designed the House in Palladian style and it is the longest house in Ireland, with a frontage measuring 210 m. The interior of the mansion contains some ornate plasterwork on the ceilings by the Francini brothers. Each ceiling has different design and even represents the function of the space. For example, the ceiling in the Music room is designed so it would enhance the acoustics and thus increase the pleasure of music.
Owners of Russborough House
During its existence, Russborough House had several owners. Up until 1914 the House belonged to Earls of Miltown. After the death of 6th Earl‘s widow, it passed to a nephew, sir Edmud Turton, who rarely stayed there. In 1931 Turton‘s widow sold the House to Captain Denis Bowes Daly. The last owners Russborough House were Lord and Lady Beit, who bought it in 1952. They left this historic mansion, with its art collections, to Irish public in 1978, however lady Beit still lived there until her death in 2005.
Layout of Russborough House
As mentioned before, Russborough House is concidered to be the
Contents
Aim
Introduction
Construction of Russborough House
Owners of Russborough House
Layout of Russborough House
Art collections
Robberies
Conclusions
Bibliography
Aim
The aim of this piece to introduce the Roussborough house, a vast mansion built centuries ago. Its history, art collections and owners will be discussed here.
Introduction
Rusborrough House is a historic monument, boasting some of most impressive views in Ireland. It is one of the most beautiful houses in the country and visitors are welcomed to an extensive tour of the rooms and detailed descriptions of interior details and pieces of art that are displayed there.
Construction of Russborough House
Russborough House, located near Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow, was designed in 1741 by Richard Cassels and it took over 10 years to build it. The House was built for Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Miltown. Cassels designed the House in Palladian style and it is the longest house in Ireland, with a frontage measuring 210 m. The interior of the mansion contains some ornate plasterwork on the ceilings by the Francini brothers. Each ceiling has different design and even represents the function of the space. For example, the ceiling in the Music room is designed so it would enhance the acoustics and thus increase the pleasure of music.
Owners of Russborough House
During its existence, Russborough House had several owners. Up until 1914 the House belonged to Earls of Miltown. After the death of 6th Earl‘s widow, it passed to a nephew, sir Edmud Turton, who rarely stayed there. In 1931 Turton‘s widow sold the House to Captain Denis Bowes Daly. The last owners Russborough House were Lord and Lady Beit, who bought it in 1952. They left this historic mansion, with its art collections, to Irish public in 1978, however lady Beit still lived there until her death in 2005.
Layout of Russborough House
As mentioned before, Russborough House is concidered to be the
Bibliography: http://www.russboroughhouse.ie/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russborough_House