A late 19th century view of the neoclassical 18th century Custom House alongside the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. In 1781 James Gandon was appointed architect, after Thomas Cooley, the original architect on the project died. Construction started in 1781 and for his assistants Gandon chose Irish artists such as Meath stone-cutter Henry Darley, mason John Semple and carpenter Hugh Henry. Every available mason in Dublin was engaged in the work. When it was completed and opened for business on 7 November 1791, it had cost £200,000 to build – a considerable sum at the time.
A late 19th century view of the neoclassical 18th century Custom House alongside the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. In 1781 James Gandon was appointed architect, after Thomas Cooley, the original architect on the project died. Construction started in 1781 and for his assistants Gandon chose Irish artists such as Meath stone-cutter Henry Darley, mason John Semple and carpenter Hugh Henry. Every available mason in Dublin was engaged in the work. When it was completed and opened for business on 7 November 1791, it had cost £200,000 to build – a considerable sum at the time. The four facades of the building are decorated with coats-of-arms and ornamental sculptures (by Edward Smyth) representing Ireland's rivers. Another artist, Henry Banks, was responsible for the statue on the dome and other statues.
Size: 4380px × 3238px
Location: Custom HOuse, Dublin City, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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