Sarah Purser
1848–1943 · Irish · 18 artworks
ImpressionismNaturalismPortraitureNaturalistic depiction of lightImpressionistic brushworkUse of muted color palettesEmphasis on character and personality
artist bio
Sarah Purser was a pivotal figure in the Irish art scene, known for her impressionistic and naturalistic portraits and landscapes. She played a crucial role in promoting Irish art and culture through her patronage and establishment of the Irish Arts and Crafts movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Sarah Purser's work allows students to explore the intersection of Impressionism and Naturalism in an Irish context, focusing on portraiture and landscape techniques. Students can also learn about the cultural and political context of art in Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
related: Walter Osborne, Paul Henry
18 artworks
The Blue Hat (Kathleen Kearney)
1923
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Turf Barge at Leeson Street Bridge
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Portrait of a Young Girl with Flower
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An Irish Idyll
1894
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Le Petit Déjeuner
1881
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A Seashore Village
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Portrait of Constance
1908
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John Brinkley, Astronomer Royal of Ireland
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Professor John Purser
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On the landing, Mespil House
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Self-portrait
1878
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Weeds, a portrait at the Millpond at Ballsbridge
1882
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Berkeley and Dorothy Sheffield
1885
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Maude Gonne
1898
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William Butler Yeats
1898
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The Sad Girl (Kathleen Kearney)
1923
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Carl Fuchs
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Esposito, Composer
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