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The Lippis (father, c1406-69 & son). These two were relatively minor Italian painters yet created characteristic angels who each have their own personality. They inspire obsession amongst some art historians & its easy to see why if you spend time with their work
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) - da Vinci is justly praised for painting some of the most charismatic figures in art history. His angels have a profound & magnificently mysterious beauty. The .@NationalGallery Virgin of the Rocks was bought by Irishman FW Burton for the museum.
The ‘50s saw a turn towards domestic scenes. Tea Trolley (c1950s), Self-Portrait (1958), Window Sill (1950s) & Painting in the Garden(1950s)
Haystack (c1945), The China Horse (c1945), The Terrace (c1940) & Refugee (c1947)
Light in its reflection & refraction continued to be his key subject until his death. Reflections (c1930), Still Life with Tulips (c1930s), Bridge in Regents Park (c1930s) & Self-Portrait (nd)
A particularly exciting part of his work are his series of aloe paintings which show his command of colour & light. The Sunshade (1913), Aloes (1914), Un Marin (1918) & Les Soeurs du Saint-Esprit (1912)
His Convent Garden (including his partner dressed as a novice) is considered his masterpiece. Convent Garden (c1913), Elizabeth (1910-12), Children on the Beach with Breakers (1912) & Girl with a Tinsel Scarf (c1912)
Leech was back in Dublin in 1903. He tried as a society portrait painter but there was not the demand there. He was noted for his small plein air landscapes. He left for London (1910-14). Caves, Concarneau (c1910-3), Howth (c1909) & Playing by the Shore (c1910s) & Seascape (nd)