The Dual Legacy of a Gentleman Amateur Dublin, mid-18th century. The air in the city carries the weight of political influence and the quiet scratch of brushes on canvas. Francis Bindon moves through these circles not merely as an observer, but as a creator of both image and structure. Born into the landed wealth of Clooney, County Clare, his path is shaped by privilege and the expansive reach of a Grand Tour. He arrives at Padua Univ…