Royal Irish Institution
Former cultural institution in Dublin, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Royal Hibernian Academy, Royal Irish Academy of Music, or Royal Irish Academy.
The Royal Irish Institution (RII) was a Dublin-based art institution established in 1813 to encourage the displaying of fine arts in Ireland.
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Formation | 1813 |
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Type | Cultural institution |
Purpose | Promotion of fine arts in Ireland |
Headquarters | 5 College Street, Dublin |
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Patron | The Prince Regent (later George IV) |
President | Duke of Leinster |
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One object was to start an academy in Dublin resulting in the establishment of the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1823 and a gallery was opened in 1829 where old masters could be exhibited.[1]