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Frank McKelvey
HERDING CATTLE ON THE ROAD
Lot 34
Price Realised:
€5,000
Estimate:
€4,000 - €6,000
Frank McKelvey RHA, RUA, 1895-1974
HERDING CATTLE
Oil on canvas, 16" x 20" (40.5 x 50.8cm), signed.
Dr S. B. Kennedy (1993) emphasised the McKelvey's ability to capture the essential 'character of the Irish landscape'. In his compositio...
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Lot 34
Frank McKelvey
HERDING CATTLE ON THE ROAD
Lot 34
Frank McKelvey
HERDING CATTLE ON THE ROAD
Estimate:
€4,000 - €6,000
Frank McKelvey RHA, RUA, 1895-1974
HERDING CATTLE
Oil on canvas, 16" x 20" (40.5 x 50.8cm), signed.
Dr S. B. Kennedy (1993) emphasised the McKelvey's ability to capture the essential 'character of the Irish landscape'. In his compositions he demonstrated the on-going discernment of how to work a painting to its best effect, combining vigour of application with perceptive restraint enabling him to lay down his brush when a composition was sufficiently completed.
John Hewitt (1977) has written that McKelvey works in a 'Constable-Impressionist mode' and like Constable, McKelvey was adept at capturing the form and homely character of animals in nature. In fact, within his landscapes, animals particularly farm animals; cattle, horses, sheep, ducks and hens, were afforded equal attention to detail as human figures. The artist is aware of the best way to lead the viewer into his composition. In this painting, the eye travels up the road that curves into the surrounding trees in the middle distance. The foreground and centre of the painting is afforded the greatest detail and the grass banks against the dry stonewall lends a timeless dimension to the scene. The patchwork fields and calm sea beyond beguile the senses. Like the majority of the artist's landscapes, McKelvey knows when to exercise restraint and it is typical for his skies to be kept simple in treatment, where they fade in colour and tone in a comparable palette to Paul Henry. The trees at the centre of the composition are lush and verdant, lending the entire scene a warm vitality that is pleasing to experience. It is interesting that the woman and cattle walk towards the front of the canvas and this is a device to hold the viewer at bay and ensure they do not become completely lost in the prospect.
Dr. Marianne O'Kane Boal
HERDING CATTLE
Oil on canvas, 16" x 20" (40.5 x 50.8cm), signed.
Dr S. B. Kennedy (1993) emphasised the McKelvey's ability to capture the essential 'character of the Irish landscape'. In his compositions he demonstrated the on-going discernment of how to work a painting to its best effect, combining vigour of application with perceptive restraint enabling him to lay down his brush when a composition was sufficiently completed.
John Hewitt (1977) has written that McKelvey works in a 'Constable-Impressionist mode' and like Constable, McKelvey was adept at capturing the form and homely character of animals in nature. In fact, within his landscapes, animals particularly farm animals; cattle, horses, sheep, ducks and hens, were afforded equal attention to detail as human figures. The artist is aware of the best way to lead the viewer into his composition. In this painting, the eye travels up the road that curves into the surrounding trees in the middle distance. The foreground and centre of the painting is afforded the greatest detail and the grass banks against the dry stonewall lends a timeless dimension to the scene. The patchwork fields and calm sea beyond beguile the senses. Like the majority of the artist's landscapes, McKelvey knows when to exercise restraint and it is typical for his skies to be kept simple in treatment, where they fade in colour and tone in a comparable palette to Paul Henry. The trees at the centre of the composition are lush and verdant, lending the entire scene a warm vitality that is pleasing to experience. It is interesting that the woman and cattle walk towards the front of the canvas and this is a device to hold the viewer at bay and ensure they do not become completely lost in the prospect.
Dr. Marianne O'Kane Boal
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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