Pleasure Grounds, Ballinrobe
1818
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1818
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Pleasure Grounds, Ballinrobe is a 1818 oil by James Arthur O'Connor, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a large tree on the right side and a body of water on the left. In the foreground, a low wall with a gate is visible, accompanied by a few trees and bushes. The background features rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture in the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, adding to the overall sense of realism. For more information on the artist's use of oil paint and its effects, look up the technique of impasto.
James Arthur O'Connor (1792–1841) was an artist, born in Dublin.
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