Artwork

Portrait of John Redmond (1856-1918), Parliamentarian

Portrait of John Redmond (1856-1918), Parliamentarian, by Henry Jones Thaddeus, oil, 1901
Portrait of John Redmond (1856-1918), Parliamentarian, by Henry Jones Thaddeus, oil, 1901

Portrait of John Redmond (1856-1918), Parliamentarian is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henry Jones Thaddeus. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

His hair is graying, and he wears a mustache and a white collar peeking out from under his jacket.

This is a serious-looking man in a dark suit, sitting with his hands folded. The background is plain and dark, so the face and suit stand out. His hair is graying, and he wears a mustache and a white collar peeking out from under his jacket.

The artist signed and dated it in the corner—1901. The painting focuses on the man’s face and hands, making them look almost three-dimensional.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Henry Jones Thaddeus

Henry Jones Thaddeus (1859–1929) was an artist, born in County Cork.