1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Portrait of Dr Douglas Hyde (1860-1949), Poet, Scholar and First President of Ireland is a 1898 oil by Sarah Purser, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This portrait depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and red tie. He is seated, with his hands resting on his lap, and a patterned scarf draped around his neck. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which contrasts with the subject's dark attire. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject's introspective expression drawing the viewer's attention. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Sarah Purser.
Sarah Henrietta Purser RHA (22 March 1848 – 7 August 1943) was an Irish artist mainly noted for her portraiture.
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