Cut paper silhouette: Daniel O'Connell, Augustin Edouart, 1829

Museum number

M187M

Object

Cut paper silhouette: Daniel O'Connell, Augustin Edouart, 1829

Description

Daniel O'Connell.. RectangularO'Connell is standing and facing left. He holds a paper between the fingers of both hands.Daniel O'Connell, called the liberator, spent many years in agitation aimed at redressing Irish grievances. In his hands the system of constitutional mass meetings to effect reform attained a considerable degree of success. He played a leading part in the recreation of national feeling in Ireland.The silhouette is a good example of Edouart's work.Unframed.

Materials

Paper

Inscription

Signed: Augn Edouart fecit 1829.Inscribed at the top Daniell O'Connell.

On display?

No

Further description

Simple name

Silhouette

Subject

Figure

Dimensions

regular: 18.1cm (h) x 27.9cm (w)