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Seán Keating

1889-09-28 – 1977-12-21

Portrait of Seán Keating
Sean Keating self-portraitCredit: Sheila1988

Life & Legacy

Seán Keating (born John Keating; 28 September 1889 – 21 December 1977) was an Irish romantic-realist painter who painted some iconic images of the Irish War of Independence and of the early industrialization of Ireland. He spent two weeks or so each year during the late summer on the Aran Islands and his many portraits of island people depicted them as rugged heroic figures.

Occupation & Career

painter, teacher

Education

National College of Art and Design

Legacy Highlights

Employer

National College of Art and Design

Education & Institutions

National College of Art and Design

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3775893 — wikidata View source

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