Bite-Sized Art: "King Lear" Edition

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Location: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art (View on map )

A still life painting featuring an assortment of pastries and seafood on a table.  A silver pedestal dish holds ornate cookies and pastries.  Other dishes hold oysters, a round loaf of bread, and dried fruits.  Text overlay advertises "Bite-Sized Art, King Lear Edition," with details about 15-minute art conversations during lunch breaks.
A distressed, bearded older man holds a swooning young woman. Two helmeted soldiers in the background look on with concern.
James Barry (Irish, 1741 - 1806), King Lear and Cordelia, 1776/ca. 1790, Etching with engraving in black ink on laid paper. Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame. Terry and Margaret Stent Fund, 2015.001.001

So much art, so little time!

Join the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for this special edition of our 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of our education staff will facilitate a brief, interactive conversation on a James Barry print featuring the notable Shakespearian characters, King Lear and Cordelia. Now on display in the galleries for a limited time, the museum selected the print in connection with the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's Professional Company’s production of King Lear, running through August 31, 2025. More about the show and information about how to purchase tickets can be found on the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center website. Take a brief moment during your lunch break to engage with others in a relaxed discussion to explore new perspectives on this piece through a close look. After our brief conversation, participants can explore other works in the museum or enjoy a 10% discount at Ivan’s Cafe.

Participants in this program will also receive a promo code for 25% off tickets to all performances of King Lear, excluding the Opening Night Gala, when purchasing through performingarts.nd.edu.

Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.