Patrick Vincent Duffy
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Patrick Vincent Duffy was an Irish
painter
, primarily of landscapes.
Born on Nassau St., Dublin, Duffy was christened "Patrick"; his middle name "Vincent" was taken at confirmation and he used it thereafter. The son of a silversmith and jeweler he received his art education in the school of the Royal Dublin Society. He began to exhibit at the Royal Hibernian Academy
in 1851 and became an Associate member on April 18, 1860. He became a full member just a few months later and would be appointed Keeper of the RHA in 1870. Duffy held this post for thirty-eight years, doubling as the Treasurer during the last few years of his life. Almost all of his paintings were restricted to landscapes, though he did some sculpture, exhibiting a model of the Cross at Monasterboice
in 1854. Following a long illness, he died on November 22, 1909. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, primarily of landscapes.
Born on Nassau St., Dublin, Duffy was christened "Patrick"; his middle name "Vincent" was taken at confirmation and he used it thereafter. The son of a silversmith and jeweler he received his art education in the school of the Royal Dublin Society. He began to exhibit at 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...
in 1851 and became an Associate member on April 18, 1860. He became a full member just a few months later and would be appointed Keeper of the RHA in 1870. Duffy held this post for thirty-eight years, doubling as the Treasurer during the last few years of his life. Almost all of his paintings were restricted to landscapes, though he did some sculpture, exhibiting a model of the Cross at Monasterboice
Monasterboice
The historic ruins of Monasterboice are of an early Christian settlement in County Louth in Ireland, north of Drogheda. It was founded in the late 5th century by Saint Buithe who died around 521, and was an important centre of religion and learning until the founding of nearby Mellifont Abbey in...
in 1854. Following a long illness, he died on November 22, 1909. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter.