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Explore the meaning and purpose of Irish art from a contemporary perspective in this feature article by Dr. Yvonne Scott and Dr. Rachel Moss.
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Sounion (1975) by Cecil King (1921-86)
Oil on canvas 122.1 x 183.2 cm Gordon Lambert Trust, 1992 Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm
Gold painting 34 (1965) by Patrick Scott (b.1921)
Gold painting 34 (1965) by Patrick Scott (b.1921) is a contemplative painting suggesting spiritual calm. Gold leaf and tempera on canvas 246 x 246 cm Heritage Gift by Bank of Ireland, 1999 Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm
The Liffey Swim (1923) by Jack Yeats (1871-1957)
The Liffey Swim (1923) by Jack Yeats (1871-1957) records a popular annual event that still takes place today. Yeats captures the sense of excitement as the local people gather together to witness the event. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
© Estate of Jack B Yeats. All rights reserved, DACS 2009
Decoration (1922) by Mainie Jellett (1897-1944)
Mainie Jellett (1897-1944) is considered to have been the first Irish artist to produce an abstract image. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
Book of Durrow fol. 3V
Book of Durrow fol. 3V
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The Wounded Poacher (1881) by Harry Jones Thaddeus (1859-1929)
The Wounded Poacher (1881) by Harry Jones Thaddeus (1859-1929) presents the young poacher as a heroic victim rather than a criminal. The treatment of the body suggests pietà images, showing the sacrifice of Christ. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
The Potato Diggers (1912) by Paul Henry (1876-1958)
Paul Henry (1876-1958), The Potato Diggers (1912). This image of peasants draws on the work of French painters of peasants. The potato diggers are positioned above eye level, conferring a nobility on their hard work and fortitude. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
Death of Adonis (1767-70) by James Barry (1741-1806)
Death of Adonis (1767-70) by James Barry (1741-1806) Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
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