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The Search for Michael Dwyer

William Sadler

1803

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

The Search for Michael Dwyer is a 1803 unspecified by William Sadler, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: William Sadler
When & what style?: 1803
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with several men in military uniforms, some of whom are holding rifles. They are standing in front of a small, rustic building with a thatched roof. The background features rolling hills and a blue sky with clouds. In the foreground, a man is seen entering the building, while another man is standing outside, looking towards the group of soldiers. The overall atmosphere of the painting appears to be one of tension and anticipation. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

William Sadler

William Sadler II (c. 1782 – 1839), also known as William Sadler the Younger, was an Irish painter. He was a noted landscape painter who is known for his depiction of the Battle of Waterloo.

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