Irish Interest, 19th Century - Two portraits by the MacDonal...

Irish Interest, 19th Century - Two portraits by the MacDonald Family: Daniel MacDonald (1821-1853) - A lady seated and in profile, watercolour on paper, signed: 'Dmacdonald, Cork, 1844' (sic), mount: 22.5 x 18 cm; with Jane MacDonald (c. 1823–c. 1875) - Miss Cath. Mearias, oil on canvas, signed lower right and inscribed verso, stretcher: 76 x 62 cm. Daniel and Jane MacDonald were siblings and the children of artist James MacDonald, a painter and drawing teacher. Daniel was a best known for his vivid depictions of Irish rural life, folklore, and historical subjects. They are particularly associated with the Cork art scene of the mid-19th century.

Estimate:£1,000

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