Saturday, April 02, 2005

'Conquering England' Ireland in Victorian London

A couple of weeks ago I went to the National Portrait Gallery here in London to view a free exhibition on Irish Artists in London.

George Bernard Shaw sums up not only his own dazzling career but the experience of many talented Irish people in 19th century London.

'England had conquered Ireland, so there was nothing for it but to come over and conquer England'.

It included pieces on many famous Irish people, including

Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde had many quotes and sayings (especially when it came to a member of the fairer sex) but this one seems appropriate

'35 is a very attractive age: London society is full of women who have, of their own free choice, remained 35 for years.'


Although I am still a good way off the 35 mark yet.

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Bram Stroker 1847-1912)
The author of Dracula

others included Thomas Moore, Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan) and Samuel Lover.

It was quite interesting and nice to see some of their work on display.

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Posted by: mmitch / 3:31 PM
Comments:
35 is good - but I decided to stop at 36. I mean, it will be a more believeable age when I am actually 56 - right?
# posted by Blogger julianne : 6:36 AM
 
:-) my mom swears by 29...although I think she used that card when she was in her 40s....hmmmmm
# posted by Blogger mmitch : 6:38 AM
 
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