A new exhibition of the works of Belfast-born painter John Lavery is due to open at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin this Saturday.

John Lavery known for his portraits of famous people, the new exhibition shows his work had much broader range, with his painting from Tangiers and other more personal portraits of his family.

Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, Dr. Caroline Campbell explains:

“It focuses on the people, locations and sensations that John Lavery encountered in a life rich in travel and experience and shows a new dimension to the work of this much-loved painter.”

Find out more about the new Lavery exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland