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The O'Connell Centenary Celebrations

Charles Russell

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Impressionism Late 19th Century History Painting

Dominant colour

The O'Connell Centenary Celebrations is a 1875 oil by Charles Russell, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Charles Russell
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

The painting shows a large crowd gathered in a city square. They're standing on a wide street with buildings on both sides. In the background, there's a tall monument. The sky above is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, people are standing on a bridge that crosses a canal. There are boats in the water. The crowd is looking towards the monument, and some people are holding flags or banners. The atmosphere seems to be one of celebration or commemoration. This painting might remind you of other works by Charles Russell, an artist known for his historical scenes.