1797 - 1868

Kluczowe informacje

  • Born: 1797, Dublin, Ireland
  • Top-ranked work: Mrs Lover and her Daughter
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1868
  • Works on this site: 3
  • Nationality: Ireland

A Versatile Irish Talent

Samuel Lover was a man of immense creative breadth, a figure whose talents spanned the realms of music, literature, and visual art. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he achieved significant success as a portrait painter, particularly noted for his skill in the delicate medium of miniatures. Beyond the canvas, he was a prolific songwriter and composer, crafting melodies that resonated deeply with his audience. His literary contributions were equally vast, encompassing novels, short stories, and songs that captured the essence of Irish life.

His musical legacy includes various stage works, such as the operetta Il Paddy Whack in Italia, and popular songs like The Angel's Whisper and Molly Bawn. As a writer, he is well-known for works such as Rory O'More and Handy Andy. His ability to weave together song and sketch resulted in popular entertainments like Irish Nights, which he took to North America.

Legacy and Lineage

Lover's influence extended through his family and his professional associations. He was a co-founder of Bentley's Magazine alongside Charles Dickens. His creative lineage continued through his daughter, Fanny, who was the mother of the composer Victor Herbert. Lover passed away in Saint Helier, Jersey, leaving behind a reputation as a versatile genius who illustrated the characteristics of the Irish peasantry through both his pen and his pencil.

Pytania i odpowiedzi

Gdzie można znaleźć dzieła Samuel Lover uporządkowane według kolorów?

Prace Samuel Lover można przeglądać według kolorów na stronie Indeks kolorystyczny artysty.

Gdzie mogę zobaczyć dzieła Samuel Lover w wirtualnej galerii 3D?

Zapraszamy na wirtualny spacer: strona Wirtualna Galeria 3D artysty Samuel Lover prezentuje jego dzieła w galerii trójwymiarowej.

Gdzie można znaleźć dzieła Samuel Lover pogrupowane według nurtów artystycznych?

Strona Wszystkie nurty artystyczne grupuje dzieła Samuel Lover według nurtów artystycznych.

Gdzie i w którym roku urodził(a) się Samuel Lover?

Samuel Lover urodził się w Dublin w 1797 roku.

Sprawdź swój wzrok

Do każdego pytania dotyczy tylko jedna poprawna odpowiedź.

Pytanie 1:
In which city was Samuel Lover born?
Pytanie 2:
What was Lover's primary focus as a painter before committing to a literary career?
Pytanie 3:
Which famous author did Lover join to found Bentley's Magazine?
Pytanie 4:
Who was the grandfather of the composer Victor Herbert?
Pytanie 5:
Which of these is one of Lover's best-known novels?