Val McGann, The Picnic, c.1990

Description

This artwork titled "The Picnic" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas board by Irish artist Val McGann, 1928-2016. It … more This artwork titled "The Picnic" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas board by Irish artist Val McGann, 1928-2016. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork ( canvas board) size is 11 x 14 inches, framed size is 16.75 x 19.35 inches. Framed in an ornate wooden gold frame, with fabric liner and gold bevel. It is in excellent condition. Please note that the grey area on the left side of picture #6 near the signature, is not a part of the painting, it is the shadow of the light.

About the artist:
Val McGann studied at the National College of Art, Dublin; and the Byam Shaw College of Art, London. He has exhibited in Dublin, London, Boston, New York and Washington D.C.

He had solo exhibitions in the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D. C. and Butler Galleries. ?

He was a member of the Founding Committee of the American Ireland Fund.

He is listed in the Who's Who of the Irish in America. In 1982, he was nominated for the International Award for Individual Achievement from United Dominions Trust Bank, Dublin.

In April, 1987, he was honored when his painting, Joyce's Tower, Sandycove, County Dublin, Ireland, was hung in the State House in Boston. The painting was purchased by the Eire Society of Boston to commemorate its 50th Anniversary.

McGann has studios in Kennebunkport, Maine and Naples, Florida. He is known for coastal scenes, maritime and landscapes. less