1797 - 1875

Essentielle detaljer

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Top-ranked work: Theobald Mathew
  • Lifespan: 78 years
  • Top 3 works:
    • Theobald Mathew
    • Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) leaving Loch Leven on 2nd May 1568
  • Born: 1797, London, United Kingdom
  • Works on this site: 2

A Life in Portraiture and History

Edward Daniel Leahy was an Irish portrait and subject painter who began his artistic journey in Dublin. After studying at the Dublin Society's School, where he earned several prizes between 1811 and 1814, he established himself in London. His career saw him exhibiting frequently at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. Leahy’s notable subjects included:

Beyond his portraits, Leahy captured significant historical and subject scenes, such as The Battle of the Nile, The Battle of Trafalgar, and Mary Stuart's Farewell to France.

Travels and Later Works

Leahy's professional life took him across borders, including a period spent in Italy between 1837 and 1843. During his time in Rome, he painted a portrait of the sculptor John Gibson. His body of work also included various Italian subjects, which he exhibited at the Academy. His artistic output spanned from his early exhibitions in Dublin to his final appearances at the Royal Academy in 1863. He died in Brighton.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvor kan man finde Edward Leahys værker opdelt efter emne?

Emneoversigt for Edward Leahy er en side, der kortlægger kunstnerens værker efter deres motiver.

Hvor kan man finde Edward Leahys kunstværker organiseret efter farve?

Farveindeks for Edward Leahy er en side, der organiserer kunstnerens værker efter farve.

Hvilken by og hvilket land er Edward Leahy født i?

Edward Leahy blev født i London, i United Kingdom.

Findes der en tidslinje over Edward Leahys værker?

Edward Leahys værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

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Spørgsmål 1:
Where did Edward Daniel Leahy study art?
Spørgsmål 2:
In which city did Leahy die in 1875?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which historical subject did Leahy paint in 1844?
Spørgsmål 4:
Who was the subject of a portrait painted by Leahy that is now in the National Portrait Gallery, London?
Spørgsmål 5:
Between which years did Leahy live in Italy?