Daniel Maclise was one of the most successful Irish artists of the 19th century. He is especially famous for historic paintings and portraits.
Maclise was born in Cork in 1806 and studied art at the Crawford School of Art. In 1825, he sketched the famous writer Sir Walter Scott at a bookshop in Cork. The drawing was very popular and he sold many copies. As a result, Maclise became well known as an excellent portrait artist.
Snap Apple Night
Snap Apple Night or All Hallows Eve by Daniel Maclise painted in 1832
Crawford Art Gallery, CorkSnap Apple Night
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Snap Apple Night
Snap Apple Night or All Hallows Eve by Daniel Maclise painted in 1832
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
In 1828, Maclise moved to London to study at the Royal Academy. While he was studying, he won the silver medal for antique drawing and the gold medal for history painting.
Two of his most famous paintings are on the walls of the Houses of Parliament in London. He also illustrated many of Charles Dickens' books.
The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher
The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher, 1861 by Daniel Maclise
Courtesy of Cork City LibrariesThe Meeting of Wellington and Blücher
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher
The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher, 1861 by Daniel Maclise
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870)
The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870). This significant event in Irish history is depicted as a sacrifice. The burning of Waterford city in the background, and Strongbow’s sword resting on a broken high cross symbolise the destruction of Ireland’s rich cultural history with the coming of the Anglo-Normans. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of IrelandThe Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870)
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870)
The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870). This significant event in Irish history is depicted as a sacrifice. The burning of Waterford city in the background, and Strongbow’s sword resting on a broken high cross symbolise the destruction of Ireland’s rich cultural history with the coming of the Anglo-Normans. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland