OLD WOMAN ON DUBLIN ROAD IN CARLOW
According to the only source that I could find this is a statue to commemorate Carlow artist Frank O'Meara, this is a woman he painted often, he became friends with her when he lived and worked in France, in Grez-sur-Loing near Paris. His sketches are in the Carlow Art Collection and free to see in Carlow College. However when I fact checked I received the following response: Unfortunately, the information about a statue of an old woman on Dublin Road in tribute to Frank O'Meara is incorrect. There is no known record or evidence of such a statue existing. O'Meara's family home was indeed at 37 Dublin Street in Carlow, but any tributes or memorials to him in the town are likely to be different in nature.
Frank O'Meara (1853-1888)
Early Life and Education:
Born in Carlow on March 30, 1853, to a family with a medical background.
Showed an early interest in art and began creating landscape drawings in his teens.
Moved to Paris around 1872 to study art at the Académie Julian and later under the renowned portrait painter Carolus-Duran.
Artistic Style and Career:
Became known for his Impressionist landscape paintings, capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.
Exhibited his works at prestigious venues like the Paris Salon, the Royal Hibernian Academy, and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.
Despite his relatively short career, he gained recognition for his talent and artistic vision.
Tragic End:
O'Meara suffered from malaria for several years. He returned to Carlow in the spring of 1888 and passed away in October of that year at the young age of 35.
Legacy:Although his life was cut short, O'Meara left behind a collection of captivating paintings that continue to be admired today.His work is held in various public collections, including the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and the Ulster Museum.
Connection to Carlow
O'Meara's strong ties to Carlow are evident in his early works, which often depicted landscapes from the surrounding County Carlow.
His family home at 37 Dublin Street, Carlow, served as both his birthplace and the place where he tragically passed away.
He is buried in the family graveyard in Bennekerry, near Carlow town.
Frank O'Meara (1853-1888)
Early Life and Education:
Born in Carlow on March 30, 1853, to a family with a medical background.
Showed an early interest in art and began creating landscape drawings in his teens.
Moved to Paris around 1872 to study art at the Académie Julian and later under the renowned portrait painter Carolus-Duran.
Artistic Style and Career:
Became known for his Impressionist landscape paintings, capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.
Exhibited his works at prestigious venues like the Paris Salon, the Royal Hibernian Academy, and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.
Despite his relatively short career, he gained recognition for his talent and artistic vision.
Tragic End:
O'Meara suffered from malaria for several years. He returned to Carlow in the spring of 1888 and passed away in October of that year at the young age of 35.
Legacy:Although his life was cut short, O'Meara left behind a collection of captivating paintings that continue to be admired today.His work is held in various public collections, including the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and the Ulster Museum.
Connection to Carlow
O'Meara's strong ties to Carlow are evident in his early works, which often depicted landscapes from the surrounding County Carlow.
His family home at 37 Dublin Street, Carlow, served as both his birthplace and the place where he tragically passed away.
He is buried in the family graveyard in Bennekerry, near Carlow town.
OLD WOMAN ON DUBLIN ROAD IN CARLOW