George Engleheart 1750 or 1753-1829
Captain Edward Hay MRIA (c.1761-1829), c.1800
Watercolour on ivory with gouache highlights
Set in a gold locket frame, 9 x 7.5 cm.
The sitter's initials EH in seed pearls and interwoven locks of his hair are on the reverse of the locket
Provenance: Collection of the late Mrs. Pamela Fegan
This very finely executed portrait of a gentleman in a military uniform has been traditionally known as a portrait of Captain Edward Hay of Ballinkeele, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Hay was born into a substantial gentry family and represented Co. Wexford at the Catholic Convention of 1792 (secretary from 1807-19). He was disinherited by father because of his radical activities. Hay wrote a History of the insurrection of the County of Wexford A.D. 1798 (1803). This is a good example of Engleheart's work which is painted smoothly in rich colours. The slightly smiling expression is characteristic of his work. Engleheart was an English miniaturist of German background. After his his education at the Royal Academy Schools he became a pupil of the Irish artist George Barret R.A. (1730-84). Engleheart was a highly accomplished and prolific artist. In 1789, he was appointed Miniature Painter to George III. This portrait dates from his later period, after 1795, when he began to paint on larger pieces of ivory.
Dr Paul Caffrey
Captain Edward Hay MRIA (c.1761-1829), c.1800
Watercolour on ivory with gouache highlights
Set in a gold locket frame, 9 x 7.5 cm.
The sitter's initials EH in seed pearls and interwoven locks of his hair are on the reverse of the locket
Provenance: Collection of the late Mrs. Pamela Fegan
This very finely executed portrait of a gentleman in a military uniform has been traditionally known as a portrait of Captain Edward Hay of Ballinkeele, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Hay was born into a substantial gentry family and represented Co. Wexford at the Catholic Convention of 1792 (secretary from 1807-19). He was disinherited by father because of his radical activities. Hay wrote a History of the insurrection of the County of Wexford A.D. 1798 (1803). This is a good example of Engleheart's work which is painted smoothly in rich colours. The slightly smiling expression is characteristic of his work. Engleheart was an English miniaturist of German background. After his his education at the Royal Academy Schools he became a pupil of the Irish artist George Barret R.A. (1730-84). Engleheart was a highly accomplished and prolific artist. In 1789, he was appointed Miniature Painter to George III. This portrait dates from his later period, after 1795, when he began to paint on larger pieces of ivory.
Dr Paul Caffrey
Captain Edward Hay MRIA (c.1761-1829), c.1800
Watercolour on ivory with gouache highlights
Set in a gold locket frame, 9 x 7.5 cm.
The sitter's initials EH in seed pearls and interwoven locks of his hair are on the reverse of the locket
Provenance: Collection of the late Mrs. Pamela Fegan
This very finely executed portrait of a gentleman in a military uniform has been traditionally known as a portrait of Captain Edward Hay of Ballinkeele, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Hay was born into a substantial gentry family and represented Co. Wexford at the Catholic Convention of 1792 (secretary from 1807-19). He was disinherited by father because of his radical activities. Hay wrote a History of the insurrection of the County of Wexford A.D. 1798 (1803). This is a good example of Engleheart's work which is painted smoothly in rich colours. The slightly smiling expression is characteristic of his work. Engleheart was an English miniaturist of German background. After his his education at the Royal Academy Schools he became a pupil of the Irish artist George Barret R.A. (1730-84). Engleheart was a highly accomplished and prolific artist. In 1789, he was appointed Miniature Painter to George III. This portrait dates from his later period, after 1795, when he began to paint on larger pieces of ivory.
Dr Paul Caffrey