Irish
Frank MckElvey was born into an artistic family in Belfast, now in Northern Ireland. He started his career designing posters but is known for his beautiful landscapes and portraits. He…
Read MoreJohn Lavery (1856-1941) was an Irish artist whose career was launched when he was living in Glasgow and was commissioned to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 1888 state visit to the city.…
Read MoreIrish artist Sir William Orpen was born in Dublin in 1878 and raised as a Protestant but who was unusual in his support of Irish independence. He was considered one…
Read MoreRose Barton (1856-1929) was one of the most-loved watercolor painters in Ireland, specializing in painting street scenes, landscapes and gardens, and children. Cousin of author/artist Edith Somerville, Rose Barton was…
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