Postcard, in envelope. Postcard of painting "The Lesson" by Thomas Ryan with title on reverse in black; at top left "The Solomon Gallery/ Powerscourt Townhouse Centre,/ Dublin 2 Ireland./ Telephone 01 679 4236" printed in black. Message in black ink from Tom Ryan, Robertstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, dated 20 Oct 1991, addressed to Larry Walsh, Curator, enclosing a postcard for the collection (1991.620). Envelope printed on reverse in green with a coat of arms, Royal Hibernian Academy?. Shield with palette in upper field, hammer and chisel in bottom left, compass and square in bottom right, with god and goddess as supporter, crest of a laurelled female head.