Drawn to the Page

Title of artwork:

Daniel O'Connell

Artist:

Gregory, Robert

Materials:

Paper (fiber material), Ink

Techniques:

Three colour process

Author:

Gregory, Lady

Title of Publication:

The Kiltartan history book

Publisher:

Maunsel and Co.

Publication place:

Dublin

Publication date:

1909

Curator Comment:

This is one of the four illustrations to the book, all by Robert Gregory.

Note on artwork:

The Irish nationalist leader, Daniel O'Connell, is shown in brown frock-coat and green tie, standing in a characteristic pose leaning gently on a draped pedestal. The composition is shown as if it were a small commemorative porcelain figure - indeed the image is directly based on such a Staffordshire figure. The text is based on stories told to Lady Gregory and a great deal of space is devoted to O'Connell.

References:

DIB online