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Lord Carson, PC
Lord Carson, PC 1854 - 1935 (1922). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1922
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Media ID 13100703
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking oil painting depicts James Laird Vandeleur Dillon, 16th Viscount Carson, PC (1854-1935), a prominent Irish Unionist politician and statesman of the early 20th century. The portrait was painted by Sir John Lavery, RA (1856-1941), a renowned Irish painter known for his portraits and landscapes. Lord Carson rose to prominence as a Unionist Member of Parliament for Trim in County Meath, Ireland, and served as Attorney General for Ireland from 1910 to 1912. He is best remembered for his role in the Ulster crisis of 1912-1914, when he led the resistance against the implementation of Home Rule for Ireland. His famous " Ulster will fight, and Ulster will be right" speech in Belfast in September 1912, helped to galvanize Unionist opposition to Home Rule and led to the formation of the Ulster Volunteer Force. The painting captures Lord Carson in a serious and determined pose, with a stern expression and piercing gaze. He is dressed in the robes of a Privy Counsellor, signifying his high political office. The background is simple, with a dark curtain and a window, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and demeanor. Sir John Lavery's expert use of light and shadow, as well as his skillful brushwork, bring Lord Carson's character and personality to life in this powerful and evocative portrait. The painting is a testament to the political turbulence of the time and the indomitable spirit of those who fought to preserve the Union.
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