A View of Lough Mask

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs soft, blended brushwork that smooths transitions between sky, water, and land. O’Connor’s restrained colour scheme—dominated by browns, greens, and gentle blues—enhances the sense of stillness, while the delicate handling of light suggests an early‑morning or late‑afternoon ambience.

Created in 1818, the piece entered the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s commitment to representing Irish landscape painting of the early nineteenth century, and it stands alongside other works by O’Connor that document the nation’s natural scenery.