Police in Dublin have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the damage of Monet’s 1874 painting “Argenteuil Basin with a Single Sailboat.”
The vandalism took place at the National Gallery of Ireland, on Merrion Square. According to RTE reports the incident took place between 11.30am and 12.00pm, at the lower base wing of the Gallery.
Sean Rainbird, the director of the Gallery said “It is a shocking and very regrettable incident."
"I would like to praise the Garda Síochana (police) and the National Gallery Ireland staff in dealing promptly with the matter."
The painting has been taken from its display and the damage is being evaluated by the conservation team.
The vandal is being held at Pearse Garda station, in Dublin’s city center.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.ciaradexy | Jul 03, 2012, 11:08 AM EDT
Eh George, Monet wasnt Irish so you have more in common with him than you do the Irish.
WoundedKnee | Jul 01, 2012, 10:53 AM EDT
This is just like the vandalism and theft of lots of ancient religious artifacts in Ireland. The Irish can't be trusted to protect their cultural heritage.