Portraits
Portrait of William Allingham
Colour portrait (oils) of the poet William Allingham, by his wife, Helen. the poet is wearing a scarlet brocade dressing-gown, and reading from an open book on his lap.
Donegal County LibraryPortrait of William Allingham
Donegal County Library
Donegal County Library
Portrait of William Allingham
Colour portrait (oils) of the poet William Allingham, by his wife, Helen. the poet is wearing a scarlet brocade dressing-gown, and reading from an open book on his lap.
Donegal County Library
Helen Allingham (1848-1926)
Self-portrait of Artist Helen Allingham, wife of Ballyshannon poet William Allingham. Portrait is executed in russet tones.
The Helen Allingham SocietyHelen Allingham (1848-1926)
The Helen Allingham Society
The Helen Allingham Society
Helen Allingham (1848-1926)
Self-portrait of Artist Helen Allingham, wife of Ballyshannon poet William Allingham. Portrait is executed in russet tones.
The Helen Allingham Society
Carolan the Harper
This is the only known contemporary portrait of Carolan. It was painted by Francis Bindon (c.1690-1765). He was a gentleman amateur painter, born in county Clare and best known for his portraits of Dean Swift, who was a friend of O'Carolan.
Courtesy of the National Gallery of IrelandCarolan the Harper
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Carolan the Harper
This is the only known contemporary portrait of Carolan. It was painted by Francis Bindon (c.1690-1765). He was a gentleman amateur painter, born in county Clare and best known for his portraits of Dean Swift, who was a friend of O'Carolan.
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Self-Portrait as Timanthes (c.1780-1803) by James Barry (1741-1806)
Self-Portrait as Timanthes (c.1780-1803) by James Barry (1741-1806). Barry presents himself personified as an artist of ancient Greece, in an image full of references to classical mythology. Partly visible behind him is the sculpture of Hercules crushing the serpent of Envy. See also Death of Adonis. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of IrelandSelf-Portrait as Timanthes (c.1780-1803) by James Barry (1741-1806)
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
Self-Portrait as Timanthes (c.1780-1803) by James Barry (1741-1806)
Self-Portrait as Timanthes (c.1780-1803) by James Barry (1741-1806). Barry presents himself personified as an artist of ancient Greece, in an image full of references to classical mythology. Partly visible behind him is the sculpture of Hercules crushing the serpent of Envy. See also Death of Adonis. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
Portrait of Isaac Butt, by John B. Yeats
Portrait of Isaac Butt (1813-1879) by the artist John B. Yeats, who knew Butt personally. Butt is remembered as the Father of Home Rule.
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland.Portrait of Isaac Butt, by John B. Yeats
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland.
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland.
Portrait of Isaac Butt, by John B. Yeats
Portrait of Isaac Butt (1813-1879) by the artist John B. Yeats, who knew Butt personally. Butt is remembered as the Father of Home Rule.
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland.
Drawing of Anne Devlin
Drawing of Anne Devlin from a publication entitled Ghosts of Kilmainham 1803-1847
Courtesy of Wicklow County LibrariesDrawing of Anne Devlin
Courtesy of Wicklow County Libraries
Courtesy of Wicklow County Libraries
Drawing of Anne Devlin
Drawing of Anne Devlin from a publication entitled Ghosts of Kilmainham 1803-1847
Courtesy of Wicklow County Libraries
Frank O'Meara
This portrait of Frank O'Meara was painted by the famous Italian American portrait artist John Singer Sargent. It is an oil on canvas painting and was completed around 1876, when Frank was 24 years old. It is currently in a private collection.
© The Century Association, New YorkFrank O'Meara
© The Century Association, New York
© The Century Association, New York
Frank O'Meara
This portrait of Frank O'Meara was painted by the famous Italian American portrait artist John Singer Sargent. It is an oil on canvas painting and was completed around 1876, when Frank was 24 years old. It is currently in a private collection.
© The Century Association, New York
J. M. Synge 1906
Image of Crayon portrait, part of volume iv of Synges' works. Entitled "In Wicklow, West Kerry etc."
Portrait itself in possession of Mrs. L. M. StephensJ. M. Synge 1906
Portrait itself in possession of Mrs. L. M. Stephens
Portrait itself in possession of Mrs. L. M. Stephens
J. M. Synge 1906
Image of Crayon portrait, part of volume iv of Synges' works. Entitled "In Wicklow, West Kerry etc."
Portrait itself in possession of Mrs. L. M. Stephens
Sir William Rowan Hamilton
Hamilton (1805-65) was arguably the greatest Irish scientist. He made many contributions to physics, especially in mechanics and optics, as well as inventing quaternion algebra. His greatest work is his general theory of dynamics. His Hamiltonian operator (H) was crucial to the development of quantum mechanics, and today it is used by physicists, engineers and even economists. Hamilton spent all his working life as Astronomer Royal at Dunsink Observatory.
Image: Sir William Rowan Hamilton, MRIA, 1805-1865 (© RIA)Sir William Rowan Hamilton
Image: Sir William Rowan Hamilton, MRIA, 1805-1865 (© RIA)
Image: Sir William Rowan Hamilton, MRIA, 1805-1865 (© RIA)
Sir William Rowan Hamilton
Hamilton (1805-65) was arguably the greatest Irish scientist. He made many contributions to physics, especially in mechanics and optics, as well as inventing quaternion algebra. His greatest work is his general theory of dynamics. His Hamiltonian operator (H) was crucial to the development of quantum mechanics, and today it is used by physicists, engineers and even economists. Hamilton spent all his working life as Astronomer Royal at Dunsink Observatory.
Image: Sir William Rowan Hamilton, MRIA, 1805-1865 (© RIA)
Mrs Lavery sketching, 1910
This is a portrait of his wife, Lady Lavery, by John Lavery. It was completed in 1910. She was the lady who later appeared on the Irish banknotes.
National Gallery of AustraliaMrs Lavery sketching, 1910
National Gallery of Australia
National Gallery of Australia
Mrs Lavery sketching, 1910
This is a portrait of his wife, Lady Lavery, by John Lavery. It was completed in 1910. She was the lady who later appeared on the Irish banknotes.
National Gallery of Australia
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
Hugh O'Neill was a great chieftan who led the Irish resistance during the Nine Years War 1594-1603 and also at the Battle of Kinsale 1601. He is remembered for leaving Ireland along with many other chieftans, in what is called 'The Flight of the Earls' in 1607. This brought an end to the Gaelic chiefs in Ireland.
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
Hugh O'Neill was a great chieftan who led the Irish resistance during the Nine Years War 1594-1603 and also at the Battle of Kinsale 1601. He is remembered for leaving Ireland along with many other chieftans, in what is called 'The Flight of the Earls' in 1607. This brought an end to the Gaelic chiefs in Ireland.
Portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, by Sir Joshua Reynolds
A 1770 portrait of Oliver Goldsmith from the studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Goldsmith is famous as a poet and playwright.
Portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, by Sir Joshua Reynolds
Portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, by Sir Joshua Reynolds
A 1770 portrait of Oliver Goldsmith from the studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Goldsmith is famous as a poet and playwright.
John Blake Dillon
John Blake Dillon was born in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon in 1814. Together with Thomas Davis and Charles Gavan Duffy, he founded the Nation journal in 1842. (Portrait taken from Jail Journal, by John Mitchel.)
John Blake Dillon
John Blake Dillon
John Blake Dillon was born in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon in 1814. Together with Thomas Davis and Charles Gavan Duffy, he founded the Nation journal in 1842. (Portrait taken from Jail Journal, by John Mitchel.)
Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891)
A portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell in 1880. Parnell was one of the great political leaders in Irish history. He was actively involved in the campaign for Home Rule as well as being President of the Land League. His political career fell apart after it was revealed that he had been having an affair with a married woman, Katharine O'Shea.
Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891)
Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891)
A portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell in 1880. Parnell was one of the great political leaders in Irish history. He was actively involved in the campaign for Home Rule as well as being President of the Land League. His political career fell apart after it was revealed that he had been having an affair with a married woman, Katharine O'Shea.
Percy French (1854-1920)
Black-and-white photo of songwriter, poet, painter and civil engineer, Percy French.
Courtesy of Dulra, Baile Ui Chonaill, An Falcarrach.Percy French (1854-1920)
Courtesy of Dulra, Baile Ui Chonaill, An Falcarrach.
Courtesy of Dulra, Baile Ui Chonaill, An Falcarrach.
Percy French (1854-1920)
Black-and-white photo of songwriter, poet, painter and civil engineer, Percy French.
Courtesy of Dulra, Baile Ui Chonaill, An Falcarrach.
Yeats' Portrait
Signed photograph of the poet, William Butler Yeats, 1904, three years before the United Arts Club was formed.
Copyright Sligo County Library.Yeats' Portrait
Copyright Sligo County Library.
Copyright Sligo County Library.
Yeats' Portrait
Signed photograph of the poet, William Butler Yeats, 1904, three years before the United Arts Club was formed.
Copyright Sligo County Library.
Bianconi - a portrait.
Charles Bianconi revolutionised public transport in Ireland with the use of horses and carriages. He established a network of routes, which eventually covered most of the country from Belfast to Cork.
© Taken from Charles Bianconi - A Biography by Mrs Morgan John O'ConnellBianconi - a portrait.
© Taken from Charles Bianconi - A Biography by Mrs Morgan John O'Connell
© Taken from Charles Bianconi - A Biography by Mrs Morgan John O'Connell
Bianconi - a portrait.
Charles Bianconi revolutionised public transport in Ireland with the use of horses and carriages. He established a network of routes, which eventually covered most of the country from Belfast to Cork.
© Taken from Charles Bianconi - A Biography by Mrs Morgan John O'Connell
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