Martin Cregan
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Martin Cregan, a portrait painter
, practised both in Dublin and London. He was born in 1788, and was a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy
from its foundation in 1823, and for many years its President. Prom 1812 to 1821, whilst he resided in London, he exhibited yearly at the Royal Academy
. His last contribution was a portrait of Miss Dance as 'Mrs. Haller.' He returned to Dublin in 1822, and was patronized by the elite of that city. He died in 1870. The
Dublin National Gallery
has a copy by him of Sir Joshua Reynolds
's portrait of Master Crewe
.
Portrait painting
Portrait painting is a genre in painting, where the intent is to depict the visual appearance of the subject. Beside human beings, animals, pets and even inanimate objects can be chosen as the subject for a portrait...
, practised both in Dublin and London. He was born in 1788, and was a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy
Royal Hibernian Academy
The Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823.-History:The RHA was founded as the result of 30 Irish artists petitioning the government for a charter of incorporation...
from its foundation in 1823, and for many years its President. Prom 1812 to 1821, whilst he resided in London, he exhibited yearly at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
. His last contribution was a portrait of Miss Dance as 'Mrs. Haller.' He returned to Dublin in 1822, and was patronized by the elite of that city. He died in 1870. The
Dublin National Gallery
National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland houses the Irish national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later...
has a copy by him of Sir Joshua Reynolds
Joshua Reynolds
Sir Joshua Reynolds RA FRS FRSA was an influential 18th-century English painter, specialising in portraits and promoting the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was one of the founders and first President of the Royal Academy...
's portrait of Master Crewe
John Crewe, 2nd Baron Crewe
John Crewe was an English soldier and peer.He was the son of John Crewe, 1st Baron Crewe, a politician who was created the first Baron Crewe in 1806, and Frances Anne Crewe, the daughter of Fulke Greville, who was a political hostess known for her great beauty...
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