Madam, - Following the success of the James Barry exhibition, the Crawford Art Gallery is preparing a similar project highlighting the artistic achievements of Daniel Maclise (1806-1870).
Born in Cork, Maclise was one of the first students at the Cork School of Art. Moving to London in 1826, he became part of the "Fraserian Circle", a literary and artistic group which included William Maginn, Crofton Crocker, Robert Southey and William Makepeace Thackeray.
We are keen to trace watercolours, oil paintings and prints by Maclise, particularly works in private collections in Ireland and abroad. Owners can e-mail us at crawfordexhibs@eircom.net or telephone 021 -4907854. - Yours, etc,
PETER MURRAY, Director, DAWN WILLIAMS, Assistant Curator, Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork.