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Strongbow (1978/2000) by James Coleman (b.1941)
Strongbow (1978/2000) by James Coleman (b.1941)
Strongbow (1978/2000) by James Coleman (b.1941) incorporates video, sound, and a sculptural effigy of the 12th century knight, Strongbow, in an installation work that explores the origins and consequences of colonialism in Ireland. Video installation. Resin cast mould, Sony Art Couture monitor, audio equipment and speakers, polystyrene packing, scaffold tower, packing boxes, lighting. Photograph McCrea. Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art (Purchase 1991), Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm
Image courtesy of James Coleman ©
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Éire (1907) by Beatrice Elvery (1881-1970)
Éire (1907) by Beatrice Elvery (1881-1970)
Beatrice Elvery (1881-1970), Éire (1907), personifies Ireland as a Madonna type figure, with the new Ireland suggestive of the baby Christ. Elvery draws on early Renaissance conventions, such as the Maesta arrangement of the enthroned Madonna with saints in the background. Note St. Patrick on the left, and the protection of ‘souls’ within her saintly cloak. The ‘halo’ provided by the High Cross connects her to ancient Irish culture.
Collection of Lady Davis Goff
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The Fraserian Circle
The Fraserian Circle
The Fraserian Circle frontispiece to 'The Maclise Portait Gallery - A Gallery of Illustrious Literary Characters' (1830-1838)
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870)
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
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Crowning of the Victors at Olympia
Crowning of the Victors at Olympia
Crowning of the Victors at Olympia with Barry as Timanthes
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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Snap Apple Night
Snap Apple Night
Snap Apple Night or All Hallows Eve by Daniel Maclise painted in 1832
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
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Temptation of Adam
Temptation of Adam
The Temptation of Adam or Adam and Eve
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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Entering Jerusalem 3 (1994 – 96) by Hughie O'Donoghue (b.1953)
Entering Jerusalem 3 (1994 – 96) by Hughie O'Donoghue (b.1953)
Entering Jerusalem 3 (1994 – 96) by Hughie O'Donoghue (b.1953) is one of a series of works by this artist on the Passion of Christ. It sympathetically explores the events leading to the crucifixion, and relates them generally to the suffering of humanity. The warm dark tones and sfumato (smokey) treatment suggests emotion. Oil on canvas, 3 panels 280 x 744 cm Permanent Loan, The American Ireland Fund, 2006. Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm
Copyright Hughie O'Donoghue Studio
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View of Cork from Audley Place
View of Cork from Audley Place
Detail from Butts' "View of Cork from Audley Place", c. 1760 showing Dutch-style houses on the left, and the 1724 Custom House on the right
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
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King Lear Weeping over the Body of Cordelia
King Lear Weeping over the Body of Cordelia
King Lear Weeping over the Body of Cordelia by James Barry, painted c. 1786
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries