Portrait of the Reverend Samuel Madden (1686-1765), Philanthropist
1791
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1791
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Portrait of the Reverend Samuel Madden (1686-1765), Philanthropist is a 1791 oil by Thomas Hickey, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a man's head and shoulders. He has curly hair and wears a brown jacket with a white collar. The background is dark, and the man is looking at the viewer. The man's face is painted in detail, with a serious expression. His eyes are brown, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. He has a small nose and a thin-lipped mouth. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic portrait. The artist of this painting is Thomas Hickey.
Thomas Hickey (c. 13 May 1741 – May 1824) was an Irish painter. Born in Dublin, Hickey was the son of Noah, a confectioner in Capel Street, and Anne Hickey. A younger brother was John Hickey, the sculptor. He was…
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