Artist and art teacher Áine Andrews returns with another series of lectures on Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories. For the third installment of this six part lecture series, Áine will focus on Top of the Hill by Grace Henry, recounting its history, as well as that of the artist and her story.

In Top of the Hill, the women appear unburdened for a few moments, as work is suspended to enjoy this chance meeting to chat or gossip in peace.

The bright reds and yellows of the beautiful Achill shawl, use of broad brushstrokes, heavy outlines and impasto paint as well as modern design techniques shows a more radical approach to painting than that Grace Henry's famous husband.