Artwork
Portrait of Colonel Maurice Moore (1854-1939)
Portrait of Colonel Maurice Moore (1854-1939) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Sarah Cecilia Harrison. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Colonel Maurice Moore is a 1930 oil painting by Sarah Cecilia Harrison, an Irish artist and pioneering female politician. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Colonel Maurice Moore, an older man with white hair and a mustache, dressed in formal attire. His serious expression engages the viewer as he gazes directly ahead.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the portrait showcases Harrison's skill in capturing a realistic likeness. The mottled grey background and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and features demonstrate her mastery of the medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sarah Cecilia Harrison (21 June 1863 – 23 July 1941) was an Irish artist and the first woman to serve on Dublin City Council.
