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Book cover of "The Irish Impressionists Irish Artists in France and Belguim 1850-1914"

Front cover of the book entitled "The Irish Impressionists Irish Artists in France and Belgium 1850-1914", by Julian Campbell. This book includes Frank O'Meara and his work. It was published in conjunction with an exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland in 1984 and which also toured to the Ulster Museum between 1st February and 10th March 1985. The painting depicted on this cover is "Convent Garden Brittany" by William John Leech, who lived in both Britain and France.

Carlow County Library

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

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 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

Book of Durrow fol. 3V

Book of Durrow fol. 3V

Board of Trinity College Dublin

A Family (1951) by Louis le Brocquy (b.1916)

Louis le Brocquy (b.1916), A Family (1951) was described, in a letter to the Irish Times, as ‘an unwholsesome and satanic distortion of natural beauty’. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland

Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland (c) The Artist

Gallery Installation View (2006) by Sean Scully (b.1945)

Installation view of gift to Dublin City Gallery/The Hugh Lane by Sean Scully (b.1945)

Courtesy of Dublin City Gallery, the Hugh Lane

Night’s Candles are Burnt Out by Seán Keating (1928-9)

Night’s Candles are Burnt Out (1928-9) by Seán Keating (1889-1977) is an allegory – a symbolic scene or story - suggesting that outdated and ineffective methods related to violence or superstitious faith were being replaced by a hopeful future, symbolised by the young family, based on social and technological progress.

Copyright Gallery Oldham

Madonna Irlanda (1977) by Micheal Farrell (1940-2000)

Oil on canvas 36" x 64.5" Private Collection Madonna Irlanda or The Very First Real Irish Political Picture (1977) by Micheal Farrell (1940-2000) is based on a famous painting by François Boucher (1703-1770) of a courtesan, Marie-Louise O’Murphy (1737-1818), who was favoured by King Louis XV of France. Farrell’s image was controversial for personifying Ireland in such a way, rather than the traditional Madonna-like, pure and maternal persona.