Artwork
Ballinrobe House
Ballinrobe House is an oil painting by James Arthur O'Connor. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Ballinrobe House is an oil painting created by James Arthur O'Connor in 1818. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a large white house with numerous windows, situated near a river and connected by a bridge. Two figures stand on the grassy riverbank, gazing at the house, set against a cloudy gray sky.
Technique & Style
The artist employed oil paint to achieve a detailed, realistic representation of the scene. The house and trees are rendered with precision, while the sky is treated more loosely. The palette is dominated by greens and browns, with touches of blue in the sky.
Artist & collection
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